2018-19 Southern Adirondack Guide

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The First Wilderness Heritage Corridor 5 

Town of Corinth 7 

Lake George 

Lake George Chamber of Commerce 9 

Lake George Steamboat Co. 10 

Moose Tooth Grill 10 

Adirondack Brewery 11 

Lake George Bike Rentals 12 

Pizza Jerks 13 

Beef Jerky Outlet 13 

Christies on the Lake 14 

SJ Garcias 14 

Sushi Yoshi 15 

Queensbury 

The Log Jam Restaurant 16 

Holiday Inn 16 

Sweet Basil Restaurant 16 

Bolton Landing 

Marcella Sembrich 17 

Indian Tepee Gift Shop 17 

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Schroon Lake 18 

Sticks & Stones 19 

Seagle Music Colony 19 

Paradox Brewery 19 

The Strand 20 

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Decesare’s Pizza 20 

Flanagan’s P{ub & Grill 21 

Schroon Lake Marina 21 

Pottersville 

Natural Stone Bridge & Caves 22 

Town of Lake Luzerne 23 

Lake Luzerne Heritage District 25 

Ruggiero’s Horseback Riding 25 

Baileys Wine & Liquor 25 

Adirondack Folk School 26 

ADKTubing 27 

Town of Hadley 28 

Town of Stony Creek 30 

Stony Creek Inn & Restaurant 31 

Mountain Days Festival 31 

Tavern 16 32 

Town of Thurman 33 

Thurman Maple Days 34 

Thurman Concert Series 35 

The Glen Lodge & Market 36 

Wild Water Outdoor Center 36 

Blackberry Hill Farm 37 

Nettle Meadow Farm 37 

Thurman Farm Tour 37 

Town of Warrensburg 38 

Deadwood Mountain 39 

Riverside Gallery 39 

Lodge on Echo Lake 39 

Warrensburgh Museum 41 

Cronin’s Golf Resort 42 

J Gallup Farm 43 

Oscar’s 43 

Town of Chester 44 

Tri Lakes Business Alliance 45 

North Warren Chamber of Commerce 45 

Circle B Ranch 46 

Bullhouse Kitchen & Bar 46 

Town of Horicon 48 

Adirondack General Store 50 

The Lazy Moose 50 

Town of Johnsburg 51 

Tannery Pond Center 52 

Basil & Wick’s 53 

Barkeater Chocolates 53 

Barking Spider 54 

Adirondack Spirits 54 

Becks Tavern 55 

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The Lodge 55 

Summit at Gore Mountain 55 

TC Murphy Lumber 56 

Alpine Lodge 57 

North Creek Depot Museum 58 

Adirondack River Outfitters 59 

Revolution Rail 61 

Gore Mountain 62 

Garnet Hill Lodge 63 

Garnet Mine Tours 64 

J&J Brown Garnet Studio 64 

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Town of Indian Lake 

Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce 65 

Pine’s Country Store 66 

Adirondack Trail Motel 66 

Abanakee Studios 67 

Indian Lake Theater 67 

Adirondack Experience 68 

Indian Lake Events 68 

Town of Long Lake/Raquette Lake 

Long Lake Chamber of Commerce 69 

Adirondack Hotel 69 

ADK Trading Post 70 

Hoss’s Country Corner 70 

Long View Lodge 70 

Town of Minerva/Olmsteadville 71 

Morningside Camps 72 

Sullivan’s Store 72 

Lil’ Noni’s 72 

Mammy & Pops General Store 72 

The Owl At Twilight 73 

The Town of Newcomb 74-75 

9 Dragons Restaurant 76 

Monty’s Discount Wines & Liquors 76 

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Welcome to our North Country, 

and the First Wilderness 

Heritage Corridor 

You will notice that the businesses and organizations participating 

in our guide represent small businesses, organizations 

and entrepreneurs. They are the strength of our economy, they 

hold our communities together, they work tirelessly to give 

you the very best in services. 

Each town, village, hamlet in this guide is unique because 

of its history and natural characteristics, each has a story to 

tell you. While you’re here relax, kick back, and enjoy the 

people of the North Country. 

Top 10 Reasons to Support Locally 

Owned Businesses 

1. Local Character and Prosperity –In an increasingly 

homogenized world, communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses 

and distinctive character have an economic advantage. 

2. Community Well-Being –Locally owned businesses build 

strong communities by sustaining vibrant town centers, linking neighbors in a 

web of economic and social relationships, and contributing to local causes. 

3. Local Decision-Making –Local ownership ensures that important 

decisions are made locally by people who live in the community and who will 

feel the impacts of those decisions. 

4. Keeping Dollars in the Local Economy –Compared to 

chain stores, locally owned businesses recycle a much larger share of their revenue 

back into the local economy, enriching the whole community. 

5. Job and Wages –Locally owned businesses create more jobs locally 

and, in some sectors, provide better wages and benefits than chains do. 

6. Entrepreneurship –Entrepreneurship fuels America’s economic 

innovation and prosperity, and serves as a key means for families to move out of 

low-wage jobs and into the middle class. 

7. Public Benefits and Costs –Local stores in town centers 

require comparatively little infrastructure and make more efficient use of public 

services relative to big box stores and strip shopping malls. 

8. Environmental Sustainability –Local stores help to sustain 

vibrant, compact, walkable town centers-which in turn are essential to reducing 

sprawl, automobile use, habitat loss, and air and water pollution. 

9. Competition –A marketplace of tens of thousands of small businesses 

is the best way to ensure innovation and low prices over the long-term. 

10. Product Diversity –A multitude of small businesses, each 

selecting products based, not on a national sales plan, but on their own interests 

and the needs of their local customers, guarantees a much broader range of 

product choices. 

We encourage you to use our printed magazine, our electronic 

magazines and our downloadable app as a map to 

Adirondack experiences. Learn our history, explore our lakes, 

rivers, mountains and historic landmarks. Enjoy our activities 

and discover the many small towns along our back roads and 

country highways – their hidden treasures will delight you. 

Welcome to the North Country, We’re happy you’re here! 


— About The Corridor — 

Established in 1999 as a way to boost tourism, the First 

Wilderness Heritage Corridor was designed to highlight 

the attractions, events, outdoor activities and businesses 

along the railroad corridor between Saratoga Springs and 

North Creek. With a memorandum of understanding - the 

railway spans two counties, Saratoga and Warren, and follows 

the Hudson River north as it did when it ?rst opened 

as Thomas Durant’s Adirondack Railroad in 1871. 

There are currently two aspects of implementing the 

First Wilderness experience. First planners have to answer 

the question, “What can people do when they come here?” 

Then there is the physical side - the infrastructure - such as 

improving streetscapes, constructing train stations, or developing 

waterfront parks. 

The First Wilderness Heritage Corridor program is 

primarily managed by Wayne LaMothe, County Planner 

for the Warren County Planning Department. LaMothe 

approaches he First Wilderness Heritage Corridor project 

with one goal in mind: enhancing the economic opportunities 

by creating a corridor-wide tourism experience. “When 

it all comes down to it, it’s an economic development activity,” 

LaMothe said. “There’s no other reason for it. It is 

to enhance what the community has A) for itself and B) for 

the visitors that come here. Hopefully, it’s a quality experience 

and through word-of-mouth and promotions, other 

people will follow.” 

Yet, in order to be successful, the corridor needs to 

be promoted as a whole, and not on a town-by-town basis. 

“The way for this to work is each town has to complement 

each other and not compete,” LaMothe said. Promotion 

of the Corridor focuses on coordinating efforts that 

will showcase each town’s attributes and the Corridor to 

potential visitors. 

But it’s the “First Wilderness” experience that sets 

this region apart. It was the ?rst place where Americans 

realized that wilderness was going to be a distinguishing 

and permanent feature of their civilization. By the 1880s, 

more had been written about the Adirondacks than any 

other wilderness area in America. In 1892, the Adirondack 

Park was created as the largest protected wilderness area 

east of the Mississippi. Since then, the Park has challenged 

each generation to define the role of wilderness in our increasingly 

urbanized civilization. 

Today, there is a concerted effort to create a genuine 

Adirondack experience for the visitors to the corridor. 

The communities of the First Wilderness Heritage Corridor 

invite all to experience the wilderness way of life. 

For more information, visit us online at firstwilderness.com 

or find us on Facebook. 

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Discover the First Wilderness Heritage Corridor 

For Sweet Summer Fun and New Adventures 

Take it to the River... 

Take it to the Hudson. 

www.firstwilderness.com 

Newcomb 

Our First Wilderness Heritage Corridor Communities 

Stay in touch with our First Wilderness Communities so that they may 

assist with your future visit. Then share your discovery with family, 

friends, neighbors, and business partners for a return trip. 

Town of Newcomb 518-582-3211 

www.townofnewcombny.com 

Town of Johnsburg 518-251-2421 

www.johnsburgny.com 

Town of Horicon 518-494-3647 

www.horiconny.gov 

Town of Chester 518-494-2711 

www.townofchesterny.org 

Town of Warrensburg 518-623-4561 

www.townofwarrensburg.org 

Town of Thurman 518-623-9649 

www.thurmanny.com 

Town of Stony Creek 518-696-3575 

www.stonycreekny.com 

Town of Hadley 518-623-4797 

www.townofhadley.org 

Town of Lake Luzerne 518-696-2711 

www.townoflakeluzerne.com 

Town of Corinth 518-654-9232 

www.townofcorinthny.org 

City of Saratoga Springs 518-587-3550 

www.saratoga-springs.org 


First Wilderness Information 

and Travel Resources 

Tel: 518-761-6409 

Email: planning@warrencountyny.gov 

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Corinth, NY By Pam Morin 

Corinth, NY is an Upper Hudson River waterfront 

community, south of Hadley and Lake Luzerne 

and 15 minutes from Queensbury and Glens 

Falls, with three miles of flat water, allowing watersports 

to capture the hearts of both resident and 

summer visitors. 

These clean clear waters add to the centerpiece 

of this quaint town and village. 

To highlight this peaceful attraction, the community 

has created a wonderful series of parks 

that are conjoined by an easy stroll from the beach 

along the walkway allowing for family picnics, 

reunions and special events to be a common practice. 

The very popular Pagenstecher Park screams 

of adventure as its high rise picnic area hangs 

above sheer cliffs known as palisades. These are 

the only palisades on the 350 mile Hudson River 

besides those on the northern New Jersey shoreline 

banks just before entering in to the Atlantic 

Ocean. 

A park visitor in the Village walking along the 

river can also be very captivated by the extreme 

drop in elevation and the dramatic 90 degree angle 

eastward that the river takes as it passes by the 

old pulp mill and heads to Queensbury and Glens 

Falls. 

In days gone by, the railway system spurred 

from the pulp mill and shirt factories in town to 

the main line as product was transported south to 

the metropolitan areas. 

The military pride in Corinth in always accented and the Town Hall 

Veteran’s Memorial and Park are true examples of their heritage and 

history. The Honor Roll in front of Town Hall reflects all those In Active 

Duty and the Civil War Monument that stands vigil at Town Hall. 

Corinth also has program honoring World War Veterans. On November 

14th at the Corinth High School auditorium, we will be holding 

our Veterans Day celebration. 

There is plenty to do in this community as the watersports top the 

chart, while special events, hunting, fishing, hiking , biking, snowshoeing 

and summer music concerts come in second. Above all, and taking 

first place would be the leisure world of camping in the Adirondack 

Mountains by the river or lake sweeps away the blues as the repeat 

fresh air lovers spend every minute they can get away to rejuvenate in 

the small community. 

The arrival of the railroad to Corinth was one of the big events in 

the history of the community. 

With it came the telegraph, and Corinth was brought hours nearer 

to the big world centers. 

The twenty-five miles to Hadley was completed by 1865. The 

building of the railroad has to be one of the more important historical 

events in the development and progress of the Town and Village of 

Corinth.accented and the Town Hall Veteran’s Memorial and Park are 

true examples of their heritage and history.. 


1818–2018 

Celebrate Corinth’s Bicentennial 

Buy Wooden Nickels • $1 ea 

Write your name, phone number and nickel 

number on the sheet to be entered into a 

special drawing for prizes! 

BICENTENNIAL 

EVENTS 

July 7 

Independence Day Celebration 

& Parade 

August 11 

International Paper Day 

August 12 

Faith of Our Fathers Sunday 

with Bell Ringing 

August 17 

1960’s Party 

August 18 

Parade and and Firematic 

and EMS Events 

Fall Events will be announced 

at a later date. 

For information, contact 

Bicentennial Chairman and 

Town Supervisor Richard Lucia 

For more information and 

poictures visit: www.facebook. 

com/Corinth-Bicentennial- 

Events-and-Planning 

Native Daughter, Renowned Artist, Cate Mandigo created 2 custom 

prints for Corinth Bicentennial Celebration. Available at Town Hall. 


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Corinth – Still Celebrating 200 Years 

Corinth is a quaint 

little town in Saratoga 

County, Upstate New York. 

The Hudson River winds 

peacefully through Corinth, 

making it a favorite vacation 

spot for tourists of all seasons 

looking for a place that has 

swimming, boating, fishing, 

waterskiing, beautiful 

fall foliage, snow skiing, 

snowshoeing, and much more 

all centrally located. In the 

extreme southwestern corner 

of Corinth is the famous 

Mount McGregor, where 

Gen. Ulysses S. Grant died. 

Come enjoy the serenity of 

Corinth, and still be only 

15 minutes from all the 

fast paced attractions and 

entertainment offered in 

neighboring communities 

of Saratoga, Glens Falls, and 

Lake George. 

I.P. Museum. This building was the first headquarters 

of International Paper Company, Corinth, NY. It later 

became the offices for the Mill Managers of Hudson 

River Mill. The downstairs became the time office for 

the then 1500 employees to punch their timeclocks 

in and out for their respective shifts and pick up their 

paychecks. 

When International Paper Company closed its 

doors in 2002, the town of Corinth asked to have 

the building donated to the Town to serve as a papermaking 

museum. After several years this did happen, 

and the Town has begun the slow process of making 

the museum a reality on the National Historic Roll. 

Summer programs have been scheduled there. 

Visit IP Museum at 

https://www.facebook.com/Hudsonrivermillmuseum 

for a list of Summer Programs. 

Corinth 2018 Bicentennial 

Mr. & Mrs. Corinth 

Donald & Janet Briner 

Contact Supervisor Richard Lucia at rlucia@townofcorinthny.org or the Corinth Merchant 

Contact Supervisor Richard Lucia at rlucia@townofcorinthny.org 

Association at 518-654-2648 for further information. 

600 Palmer Ave., Corinth, NY 12822 • (518) 654-9232 

Queen - Chesnie York 

King - Nikklas Milligan 

2018... The Town of Corinth 

is celebrating its 200th birthday 

(actually, on April 20, 1818). 

We are in the process of a 

year-long grand celebration 

ending with a mammoth parade 

on August 18. There are many 

volunteers needed to accomplish 

such an undertaking. If you are 

available to volunteer please email 

rlucia@townofcorinthny.com. 

We are having a selection of a 

King and Queen, selection of a 

Mr. and Mrs. Corinth, a Faith of 

our Fathers Sunday, International 

Paper Company Day, a Cate 

Mandigo print to auction off and 

get prints, history book, firemen 

activities, EMS activities, 

old fashioned town board meeting, 

time capsule, quilting show, 

bicentennial dance and tons of 

other activities. 

We would like to get every 

club, organization or group to 

participate in an event during 

the year and in the huge parade. 



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Deck the Village! 


Christkindlmarkt 

is coming to 

Lake George 

Be an Adirondack Craft 

Beverage Trail Blazer 

By Amanda May Metzger, Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce 

& CVB 

A popular tradition in the Alpine region of Europe will make its 

way to the Adirondacks this holiday season as the Christkindlmarkt is 

unwrapped in Lake George. 

Warm your holiday spirit at this debut outdoor event from December 

7-9, 2018, at Festival Commons in the Charles R. Wood Park located 

on West Brook Road in Lake George. 

Open air Christmas markets known as Christkindlmarkts (pronounced 

KRIS-KINDEL-MART), have been popular events in Europe 

for centuries. These family friendly winter events offer a medley of 

sights, sounds and tastes that embody the season. 

At the Adirondack Christkindlmarkt, you’ll find something for the 

whole family with live entertainment, local flavors, artisans, crafts and 

activities. 

This new 

winter event 

is brought to 

you by the 

Lake George 

R e g i o n a l 

Convention 

and Visitors 

Bureau (a division 

of the 

Lake George 

Regional Chamber of Commerce) and Adirondack Folk School in partnership 

with LARAC and other local businesses. 

The event is in step with the Lake George Regional Chamber of 

Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau’s “Lake George 365” 

initiative, which seeks to grow the year-round economy highlight the 

business that are open year round. 

If you would like to be a vendor at Christkindlmarkt or would like 

to learn more, visit the Facebook page at facebook.com/ADKChristkindlmarkt/ 


By Amanda May Metzger, Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce 

& CVB 

When thinking about the craft beverage industry in our region, 

we’d say the glass is half full. This is an industry that continues to flow 

and pump more unique flavor into the area. 

That’s why the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce and 

Convention and Visitors Bureau was thrilled to accept the Adirondack 

Craft Beverage Trail program from the Adirondack Regional Chamber 

of Commerce in May 2018. 

This program was launched in the summer of 2014 and continues 

to thrive with breweries, wineries, distilleries and cideries on the trail 

from Saratoga to Lake Placid. 

These high-quality 

craft beverage makers attract 

visitors from around 

the globe. We feel fortunate 

to have them in our 

back yard. When it comes 

to beer — the fresher the 

better! Experience farmto-bottle 

flavor as the makers 

use local ingredients 

in their beverages. Our 

region also offers numerous 

transportation options 

so you can enjoy yourself 

responsibly. For more information, 

visit adkcraftbev.com 

and follow us on 

Facebook, Instagram and 

Twitter at @adkcraftbev. 

Call us to help you plan the perfect stay in Lake George at (518) 

668-5755. 

Find coupons, maps, events listings and more information when 

you visit the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce at one of 

the following locations: 

Village Visitor Center: 1 Beach Road (the corner of Beach Road 

and Canada Street) Main Office: 2176 State Route 9 Lake George 


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Taste what all the buzz is about. 

An initative of the 

ADKCRAFTBEV.COM 

“Canada Street shuts down 

after Columbus Day.” 

There are more than 25 businesses 

open all year in the village of Lake 

George. Find unique shopping, 

craft beverage tasting rooms, bars, 

hotels, a grocery store, convenience 

stores and a variety of dining 

options in every season. 

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@ADKCraftBev 

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A year-round destination. 

An initiative of the 

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@VisitLakeGeorge 

Visit LakeGeorgeChamber.com to view our 

Travel Guide online or request your paper copy! 

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LAKE GEORGE STEAMBOAT CO. 

Lac du Saint Sacrement 

Luncheon & Dinner Cruises 

Sunday Prime Rib Dinner 

Monday St. Louis Ribs 

Special Theme Dinners 

Fireworks Cruise 

M.V. Mohican 

Paradise Bay & 

Islands of “Narrows” Cruises 

Full Lake Cruise 

Family Dinner Cruises 

Taco, Mac ‘n Cheese & Pizza 

Sternwheel Steamboat 

Minne-Ha-Ha 

Daily One Hour 

Paddlewheel Cruises 

Rock the Dock Cruises 

57 Beach Road • Lake George, NY 

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Nice Liquid Since 1999! 

The Adirondack Pub & Brewery tapped their first keg in 1999. 

They have since grown to producing nearly 10,000 barrels of their 

handcrafted ales and lagers annually. With recently announced expansion 

plans, the brewery’s capacity will triple. Adirondack Brewery 

contributes its success to consistently producing quality beer 

brewed with local ingredients and bedrock spring water free from 

minerals and impurities. 

Adirondack Brewery 

brews over 30 unique beers 

annually including yearround, 

seasonal, and one-off 

offerings. “Our brewers have 

an excitement for their craft 

that is reflecting in their creativity 

and endless research 

in discovering new tastes 

and brewing techniques”, 

said owner John Carr. 

New for 2018, High Peaks Distilling, located across the way from 

the brewery, produces world-class spirits using traditional Scottish 

techniques. After decades of brewing and perfecting the complex art 

of malt fermentation, the next step was obvious; why not take the 

love of malt to the next level and produce thought-provoking malt 

whiskey. 

This includes their first release, an award-winning single-malt 

whiskey, Cloudsplitter. Named after the tallest peak in the Adirondacks, 

Mt. Marcy, lives up to its namesake by delivering a fresh, clean 


taste. Their use of multiple casks rounds out the taste with a subtle 

sweetness backed by the complexity of European and American Oak. 

Cloudsplitter can currently be found at numerous, high-quality restaurants 

and bars in the Lake George region. 

The tasting room and distillery will be opening to the public in 

early summer and will offer tours, tastings, and bottles available for 

purchase. Learn more about the distillery by going to HPDistilling. 

com or facebook.com/ HighPeaksDistilling. 

Discover all the products produced by Adirondack Brewery, High 

Peaks Distilling, and Lake George Soda Works at supermarkets, beverage 

centers, bars, and restaurants throughout the Adirondack region 

and in over 40 New York State counties. Stop in at the Pub & Brewery 

located at 33 Canada Street 

in the southern end of the Lake 

George Village to enjoy lunch or 

dinner, sample their award winning 

ales, and take a brewery 

tour. 

The Pub is open at Noon, 

7 days a week throughout the 

Summer. Head over to adkbrewery.com 

for more information 

and be sure to follow all that is 

happening on their social media 

accounts: Facebook- Adirondack 

Pub & Brewery Instagram- 

@adkbrewery Twitter- @adkbrewery 


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Lake George is Bicycle Friendly 

Residents and visitors to the Southern Adirondacks have discovered 

some great cycling. The Warren County Bikeway, a 10 foot wide 

paved and landscaped County bike path was completed in 1978. This 

destination bike path begins in Lake George Village’s Westbrook 

Park and passes through 10.5 miles of Southern Adirondack scenery 

to Queensbury, where it passes over Quaker Road and links riders to 

the Feeder Canal System. Combined, the two bikeway system will 

offer visitors and residents twenty plus miles of “destination” bicycle 

riding opportunities. 

Historically, the path follows many of the old historic routes and 

transportation roads. The history of this military road is one of bloodshed. 

The road generally followed the present Route 9 and turned 

toward Blind Rock, a site of Indian torture, burning of captives, and 

Indian encampment. 

In 1848 a plank road was laid by Glens Falls and Lake George 

Plank Road Co. It too followed the existing road plan. Two toll gates 

were set up along the way, the toll trip to Lake George cost a horse 

and rider about twelve cents. 

Stagecoaches followed, and in the 1870’s passengers traveled 75 

minutes and paid $1.25 to bump along the worn road. Rail line followed 

electric trolleys and the ensuing automobiles dealt the final 

death knell to them all. The rail line was torn up the right of way sold 

in 1957. In September of 1977 Warren County began the process of 

creating a bike path on the D&H Railroad right-of-way. 

Welcome to Lake George! Whether you’ve come for a nice relaxing 

vacation or want to discover all the Adirondack region has to 

offer, what better way to experience the area than on a bicycle? Take 

a comfortable ride along the 10-mile-long paved Warren County bike 

trail through Lake George, Queensbury and in to Glens Falls or take 

a nice leisurely ride around town. No matter what you’re guaranteed 

a great experience. 

At Lake George Bike Rentals helmets and locks are included with 

every bike rental and a major credit card is needed for security deposit. 

Delivery is free for all multiple day rentals within a 10-mile 

radius of Lake George Village. Visit their website for their address 

and pricing. 

LakeGeorgeBikeRentals.com or email them at ride@LakeGeorgebikeRentals.com. 

(518)685-3003 


Mountain/Hybrid/Cruisers/Adults & Kids 

211 Canada Street, Lake George 

(next to House of Frankenstein) 

LakeGeorgeBikeRentals.com • 518.307.8673 


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JERKY • SPICES 

SAUCES • CANDY 

RUBS & MORE 



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www.christiesonthelake.com 

SEAFOOD! 

Clams, Shrimp, Tuna, Raw Bar 

The Best Burgers & Salads in Town 

Live Entertainment | Daily Specials 

Steak & Steamhouse Lounge | Fine Wine & Spirits 

Located right above Christie’s on the Lake 

Expertly prepared steaks, fresh seafood, pastas and more 

to delight even the most discerning gourmet palate. 

BEST VIEW 

LAKESIDE 

Christie Lane, Lake George | 518-668-2515 

Handicap Accessible | Gluten Free (F) & Vegetarian (V) 

Open daily 11 am – 3 am | Happy hour 4–6 at downstairs bar | Dinner 5–10 

Open Daily at Noon for 

Lunch & Dinner 

All Your Vegetarian Favorites! 

Kids Menu Always Available. 

Sizzling Fajitas, Mexican Salads, 

Combo Platters, Juicy Steaks, 

Tender Chicken, Seafood, 

Fresh Burgers, Wraps 

DAILY SPECIALS: 

MON: Draft Night – $4 Drafts 

TUES: Ladies Night 

1/2 off apps & $5 Sangrias 

WED: Margarita Night 

Traditional $5, Flavored $6 

THURS: Fireworks Night 

FRI: All You Can Eat Tacos 

SUN: Wine Night – $5 a Glass 

We carry over 75 different tequilas 

Gluten Free (GV) Vegetarian (V) 

Visa • MasterCard • Discover • American Express 



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Welcome to the Queensbury 

HOLIDAY INN 

EXPRESS & SUITES 

New to the Queensbury-Lake George Area 

(I-87 EXIT 18). Stay productive and leave refreshed 

while visiting the surrounding areas of Glens Falls, 

Queensbury, Lake George and Saratoga Springs! 

BOOK ONLINE OR CALL FOR RESERVATIONS 

1-888-HOLIDAY 

Menu Sampling 

Early Bird Specials 3:00 to 6:00 

(Including Kids Menu) 

In House Only 7 Days a Week 

Stuffed Pork Chops 

Stuffed Shrimp 

Baked Boston Scrod 

Chicken Parmigiana 

Broiled Salmon 

Schnitzel Cordon Bleu 

Plus Salad Bar and Potato $16.95 

Great Kids Menu 

Pizza & Wings! 

SweetBasilQueensbury.com 

Proud member of the AWA 

(Adirondack Wedding Association) 


Dinner Menu Sampling 

Full menu boasts over 100 entree choices! 

Broiled Atlantic Salmon $21.95 

Eggplant Parmigiana $16.95 

12oz Angus Top Sirloin starting at $16.95 

14oz Prime Rib $25.95 

Surf & Turf 

Baked Shrimp with NY Strip or Filet Mignon $36.95 

Seafood 

Twin Broiled Lobster Tails $36.95 

Broiled Sea Scallops $24.95 

Pasta 

Fresh Eggplant Parm with Tomato Sauce $16.95 

Chicken Scarpelle $18.95 

Zuppa di Pesce $44.95 

Lobster Tail, Shrimp, Sea Scallops, Calimari served Fra Diablo 

Eggplant Rollatine $17.95 

All entrees include a 35 item salad bar 

Lunch Specials starting at $6.50, 

Lunch Served 12:00 to 3:00 

Dinner; 3:00 to 9:00:pm 

Reservations always appreciated 

Fast free delivery in local area 

Featuring New Talent 

Sweet Basic Comedy Club 

Sept–June; Call for details 

Saturday Nights 

Dinner & Show $38.00 

Show Only $15 

518.792.5300 

1012 Rte 9 Queensbury NY 

1 mile south of the Great Escape, 

4 miles south of Lake George 


BOLTON LANDING 

ON LAKE GEORGE 

Today, Diamond Point and the village of Bolton Landing 

offer vacationers and residents alike a myriad of recreational opportunities. 

Sailing, boating, diving, swimming, fishing, tennis and other 

activities can be enjoyed while overlooking the lake and mountains. 

While these activities are open to all today, the area has a rich history as 

the playground of the rich and famous. Many of homes along the Bolton 

Road’s “Millionaire’s Row” survive to this day. 

During the golden era of the 1800s, the area was populated with summer 

estates and hotels offering a sophisticated summer experience for the 

wealthy vacationer who traveled by rail, stagecoach and lake steamer to relax 

in the cool mountain air at the shores of this impressive lake. 

One of the earliest 

accommodations was 

Mohican Point, erected 

in 1800 to serve travelers. 

In 1856 the tavern 

was sold and upgraded, 

opening as a hotel called 

the Mohican House. 

It managed to cater to 

an affluent clientele in 

spite of the fact that it 

was smaller and had fewer amenities than hotels like the 600- 

room Fort William Henry in Lake George Village. Bolton Chamber of 

Commerce. 

www.BoltonChamber.com 

The Indian Tepee Gift Shop 

4800 Lakeshore drive, 

bolton landing, new york 

518-644-2431 

thesembrich.org 

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Waterfalls, Rivers & lakes 

3 Santanoni Preserve Trait to the Old ‘Farm 

Walk (2 miles RT, easy) Take the firSt mile of 

the old Santanoni Road from the Gatehouse 

to the farm and you will see the old cow barn, 

creamery and spring house. 

4 Calamity Brook to Flowed land (9.4 miles 

RT, moderate) 

This is an interesting route with ponds, 

brooks and a monument. Extend your outing by 

exploring the area around Flowed land. 

5 Santanoni Preserve Trail to Newcomb 

Lakes (10 miles RT, easy) Follow the gravel 

road from the gate house to the “Great Camp 

Santanoni.” 

6 Bear Pond loop (moderate) This bluemarked 

trail makes a loop with the Rock Pond 

- Clear, Pond Trail from Heart Pond to Bear 

Pond and back to Rock Pond. It is 1.0 mile from 

Heart Pond to Bear Pond and l.5”miles from 

Rock Pond to Bear Pond. 

7 Grizzle Ocean (5 miles RT, easy, entrance 

fee to state campground) Walk to the lean-to on 

this picturesque pond and explore its shores on 

the trail that circles the pond. 

8 Moose Mtn. Pond (6 miles RT, easy) The 

trail to this remote pond parallels a. stream and 

marsh, and passes th rough a grove of large 

hemlocks and pines. There are great views of 

the pond and surrounding mountains from a 

ledge at the pond’s edge. A side trail leads to 

Bass Lake (l.4 miles RT) which has rock, ledges, 

cliffs and great fishing in its deep, cold, water. 

9 Crane Pond via Blue Hill (6.2 miles RT, 

moderate) This is an interesting walk through 

an old growth forest to a nice picnic spot and 

pond. 

10 Pharaoh lake Trail The new trail head 

on Pharaoh Road, which heads northward from 

Beaver Pond Road, is 1.0 mile south at the old 

trail head at Mill Brook. The Pharaoh lake outlet 

is 3.4 miles from the new, trail head. The 

trail to the take, which is an old road, is marked 

and maintained as a horse trail. Another horse 

traM begins near the village of Adirondack and’ 

leads north, then east for 7.4 miles before intersecting 

the Pharaoh Lake Trail just south of 

the Pharaoh Lake outlet. The trail along the east 

shore o( Pharaoh Lake begins at the outlet and 

is marked with yellow trail markers. 

The trail offers many fine views of the lake 

and Pharaoh Mountain. It intersects the long 

Swing Trail at the north end of the lake, 2.3 

miles from the outlet dam. The west shore trail, 

marked in yellow and red, passes three lean-tos 

within the first mile. The summit of Pharaoh 

Mountain is reached 3.2 miles from the outlet 

dam. 

11 Boreas River–Hewitt Eddy (2.4 miles 

RT, easy) This is a level walk along the turbulent 

Boreas River to a wide, quiet eddy and 

picnic spot. 

12 Blue Ledge (5 miles RT, easy) Enjoy 

a rare riverside view of the turbulent Hudson 

River Gorge near a horseshoe bend where, on 

the opposite shore, an impressive 300-foot cliff 

drops precipitously to an unusually calm section 

of the river. The trail into the river is delightful 

and lined with wildflowers in the spring. 

13 Cheney Pond-Lester Flow (5.2 miles RT, 

easy) The grassy lane of an old road leads to 

panoramic views in almost every direction at 

Lester Flow ‘which is also a good waterfowl 

viewing area. 

14 Hewitt Pond-Stony Pond 16 miles, moderate, 

2 cars needed) This trail traverses rough 

and interesting terrain as it winds through a 

deep col and beside several lakes. 

15 Hoffman Notch Traverse (7.6 miles, 

moderate, 1 cars needed) An old wagon route 

leads through this remote and little-traveled 

mountain Pass and dense forest. You’ll pass 

huge trees, glacial erratics, 200 foot cliffs, fern 

meadows, cascading streams, several marshes 

and excellent views across the waters of Big 

Marsh. 


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Wood Fired Bistro & Bar featuring authentic 

Neapolitan style pizza, steaks, chicken, seafood, 

pastas, salads, gluten free and vegetarian 

options. Dine alfresco on our dog friendly patio 

by the fire pit or fireside in our handcrafted 

lodge. Our exquisite handmade cherry bar 

serves up the best in local craft drafts, 

fine wines and made to order cocktails. 

739 US Rte. 9, Schroon Lake 

518-532-WOOD - Open 7 days/week year-round 

adirondacksticksandstones.com 


candide 

Bernstein, July 5-7 

julius caesar 

Handel, July 18-21 

the great gatsby 

Harbison, August 1-4 

mame 

Herman, August 15-18 

(518) 532-7875 

seaglecolony.org 

Schroon Lake, NY 

After purchasing an 11-acre parcel on the Frontier Town 

property in North Hudson, Paradox Brewery has broken ground 

on their new brewing facility & tap room with a 

projected opening date of Spring 2019. 

Besides the new brewery, at the property there are plans for 

a campground near the Schroon River, an equestrian center, and 

trail riding area. 

“Paradox has been looking for a long time to expand our operations. 

Says President and founder Paul Mrocka.We truly believe 

this opportunity in North Hudson is the exact, perfect fit. 

With the support of the Governor and Empire State Development, 

Ron Moore, the town manager of North Hudson, we can bring the 

excitement of craft brewing to another Essex County town. 

TASTING ROOM OPEN ALL YEAR 

WWW.PARADOXBREWERY.COM 

“Our new location is at the foot of a trailhead and is a perfect 

fit our Adirondack theme. The mountain views from where our 

brewery will sit offer amazing views of the High Peaks and will 

complement our visitor’s experience as they enjoy pure Adirondack 

Craft Beer.” 

(518) 351.5036 154 Rt. 9 Schroon Lake, NY 


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Schroon Lake Bed & Breakfast 

518-532-7042 

schroonbb.com 

Open Year Round. 

Easy on/off Exit 28 

on the 87 Northway. 

The Strand 

Original Art Deco 

movie theater and 

performance venue 

+ feature films 

+ musical concerts 

+ special events 

Gracious hospitality, concierge service and modern 

amenities. Private bath, A/C, mini fridge, microwave in 

room and WiFi. Farm to table breakfast, afternoon refreshments 

and complimentary 

beverages included. 

1102 Main St, Rt 9, Schroon Lake • 518-532-9077 


Weekly Events Throughout Summer 

SUNDAYS: Sunday in the Park. 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the Town Park, 

performances at 1:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Schroon Lake Arts Council. Visit 

www.schroonlakearts.com or call 518-532-9259 for details. 

MONDAYS: Open Jam Sessions. 7:00–10:00 p.m. at the Boathouse 

Theater. Sponsored by the Schroon Lake Arts Council. www.schroonlakearts.com 

TUESDAYS: Boathouse Concerts. 7:30 p.m. from July 10 – August 21. 

Visit www.schroonlakearts.com for the complete schedule. 

WEDNESDAYS: Summer Square Dance. 7:00 p.m. at the Town Park. 

Sponsored by the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce, call 518-532-7675 for 

more information. Used Book Sale. Sponsored by the Friends of the Schroon 

Lake Library, 10:00 – 2:00, in the basement of the HHHN Health Center. 

THURSDAYS: Historic Boat Tours. One hour narrated pontoon boat 

cruise at 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Reservations required, contact the Schroon 

Lake Chamber of Commerce at 518-532-7675. ADK Artist & Crafters. 10:00 

a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Town Hall. Open Mic. 7:00 p.m., Witherbee’s Restaurant. 

518-532-9595. Ladies Golf. 9:00 a.m. at the Schroon Lake Golf Course. Call 518- 

532-9359 for details. 

FRIDAYS: Cooking Classes. Paradox Thyme. Call 518-585-7286 for 

weekly schedule. Rodeo. Free family fun starts at 7:30 p.m., rodeo at 8:30 p.m. 

Word of Life Ranch. Live Music. 7:00 p.m. at Sticks & Stones, 518-532-9663 and 

Witherbee’s Restaurant, 518-532-9595. 

SATURDAYS: Used Book Sale. Sponsored by the Friends of the Schroon 

Lake Library, 10:00 – 2:00, in the basement of the HHHN Health Center. 


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Flanagan’s Pub & Grill 

Everything you need 

to get out on the 

water for a day, 

a weekend or 

a season! 

We are a Pro Shop with 

wakeboards and waterskis. 

Full Lunch & Dinner Menu: 

Outstanding Wings ♣ Pizzas ♣ Burgers & Kids Menu ♣ Seafood 

Steak ♣ Vegetarian Dishes & More 

Beverages: 

Large Selection of Local Craft Beers ♣ Frozen Drinks 

Full Bar ♣ Join Us for Cocktails on Our Smoking Deck! 

Open Year-Round, Daily @ 12 Noon 

TVs ♣ Pool Table ♣ Jukebox ♣ Wifi 

1067 Main St., Schroon Lake ♣ 518-532-9096 (Take-Outs) 

www.flanaganspubandgrill.com 

Gas 

Repair & Service 

Boat Supplies 

Dock Rentals 

Boat Sales 

Dock Sales 

Motor Sales 

Winter Storage 

31 Marina Road, Schroon Lake, NY 

518-532-7884 • SchroonLakeMarina.com 

Dios (Bridge of God) 

and later described in Morse’s Geography 

of 1790, the stone bridge 

has captivated visitors for over 200 

years. Take a walking stick, map, 

and camera and set out on a selfguided, 

above-ground, natural stone 

step nature trail and experience 

up-close the many unique rock features, 

such as potholes, grottos, and 

waterfalls. Descend into lighted 

surface caves with raging waterfalls 

or tranquil dark pools. Try an “Adventure 

Tour” for those willing to 

crawl and get a bit dirty, ending with 


The massive 

stone bridge 

arch - the largest 

marble 

cave entrance 

in the East - 

dominates this 

s p e c t a c u l a r 

display of Adirondack 

geology. 

Originally 

named 

Ponte de 

a float through 

Garnet Cave. 

An extensive 

Rock Shop 

offers many 

fine crystals, 

gems, 

f o s s i l s , 

b o o k e n d s 

& geodes. 

Additional 

activities 

i n c l u d e : 

gemstone mining, gold rush 

mine, crystal quest mine, climbing 

walls, 18-hole disc golf 

course, fish feeding, jewelry 

making, decorating walking 

sticks or uncovering ancient 

bones in the dino dig. Food service 

includes a snack bar at the 

caves facility and over 40 flavors 

of soft ice-cream at the 

Rt. 9 Stone Bridge Ice Cream 

Stand. Cabins available for rent 

May-Oct. Snowshoe trails (14+ 

miles) & tours Dec-March. 


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“”Beautiful and amazing… nature at its best!” 

-See all our 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor.com 

THE MYSTERY 

OF CAVES 

THE POWER OF 

WATERFALLS 

Two minutes from Exit 26 on the Northway 

StoneBridgeAndCaves.com 



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Town of Lake Luzerne 

www.townoflakeluzerne.com 

Lake Luzerne regional Chamber of Commerce 

37 Main Street, Lake Luzerne 12846 

info@lakeluzernechamber.org • (518) 696-3500 

Established 1792 

(518) 696-2711 x6 

“Adventure Row” 

• Adk. Folk School for “Hands on Learning” 

• Arts. Crafts & Antiques 

• Art Gallery. Golf & Licensed Guide 

• Bicycling. Hiking, Zip Line 

• Boat. Canoe. Kayak, Raft & Tube 

• Campsites. Cottages & Motels. B & B’s 

• Fishing. Hunting and Bird Watching 

• Group Tours Welcome 

• Harris Land Preserve 

• History & Heritage Tours 

• Library. Learn & Listen Programs 

Lake Luzerne is located just 10 minutes South 

of Lake George Exit 21 on 9N South. 

• Lots of Ice Cream and Mini Golf 

• Luzerne Music Center Summer Concerts 

• Maple Sugaring. Festivals & Garage Sales 

• Meeting & Wedding Location 

• Museums. Ambassadors and Reenactors 

• Parks. Picnics & Swimming 

• Restaurants. BBO’s & Deli’s 

• Rodeos & Horseback Riding 

• Snowmobiling & Skiing Nearby 

• Summer Night Concerts 

• Winter Sports: Sled & Skate 

Tuesday Concerts 

July and august 

6:30-8:30 


Historic District 

ambassadors 

July-aug / Thu-Sun 

Star Maker, 

“Thank You Day” 

July 4 

Book fair 

by the river 

July 28 

Luzerne History 

Cowboy Day 

July 28 

Bridge of Hope 

Community appreciation 

Day & Duck race 

Sept 1 

Pugs 

& Pumpkins 

Sept 23 

Holiday 

Stroll 

nov 25 


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lake luzerne 

Originally, Luzerne was part of the “Town of Queensbury 

Tract” beyond the mountain at its western edge (their west part 

of town), and the place was called Westfield, which was obligated 

to stand on its own feet and organize itself into a township. At the 

end of the Revolutionary War with England, Westfield became 

known as Fairfield and incorporated as a township on April 10, 

1792 when the town of Queensbury relinquished their ‘west’ tract. 

The Town later became known as Luzerne until 1963 when Lake 

was added to Luzerne to form its present name of Lake Luzerne. 

For the history buffs this 

summer season will include 

local history events with reenactors, 

displays, speakers 

and cowboys on July 28, with 

Ambassadors on duty at the 

Rockwell-Harmon Cottage 

and visitor center, the Gailey 

Hill School House, the Kinnear 

House Museum of Local 

History and the Pagenstecher Pulp Mill Museum. During July 

and August the four historic sites 

along Main Street will be staffed 

with Ambassadors from Thursdays 

to Sundays 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

All museums are within a 

three-block walking distance. 

You will fall in love with our 

past, present and future, especially 

along the Indian Trail from the 

river to the lake. 

This leisurely stroll between “Museums on Main Street” is a 

village delight and very pet friendly. The real treat is being surrounded 

by flowing waters from Lake Luzerne to Wells Creek 

to the Mighty Hudson River’s narrowest and most picturesque 

location - Rockwell Falls. it’s 

breathtaking and a photo shoot 

moment from the Bridge of 

Hope, but the roar of the falls 

is most enchanting from the 

shoreline behind the Rockwell- 

Harmon Cottage; it’s a perfect 

spot to relax and enjoy an ice 

cream cone. Additional highlighted 

attractions include the 

year-round Adirondack 

Folk School for the joy 

of hands-on learning the arts, 

crafts and customs of the Adirondacks. 

All classes of music 

are offered during the summer 

in Lake Luzerne. There are concerts by students and professionals 

at the world renown Luzerne Music Camp, and free Tuesday 

Night Concerts at Colonel Butler Pavilion Park. 

For those looking for outdoor adventure, Lake Luzerne is fast 

becoming known as “Adventure Row” it’s the place for thrills and 

chills. With plenty of opportunities and activities for river paddling, 

tubing, floating, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, boarding, hiking, 


biking, rodeo 

and horseback 

riding with 

guided mountaintop 

dinner 

rides available. 

New this year, 

we add to the list 

of adventures a 

family-fun zip 

line, with age appropriate 

zones. 

And, hopefully 

the opening of the Harris Land Preserve which borders NY State 

property with trails to the top of Potash Mountain will be complete 

soon. There’s plenty of ice cream stops and miniature golf,,,,, So, 

don’t forget your cameras 

and be ready for 

lots of fun! 

Check the Town 

website (www.townoflakeluzerne.com) 

for 

a list of the special 

events. 

Where Friends & 

Waters Meet 

Come to Lake Luzerne, just 10 minutes 

south of Lake George Village. Here, 

the Hudson River squeezes into a narrow 

gorge, tumbling over the dramatic Rockwell 

Falls. Water from the Great Sacandaga 

Lake joins the river in a flurry of white water. 

Further downstream, the river widens 

into “The Bay,” a stretch of water broad 

enough for water skiing. For those who 

seek quiet water, a chain of four beautiful 

lakes offer fishing, camping and boating 

with two public swimming beaches on 

Lake Luzerne itself. 

Lake Luzerne has catered to visitors since President Grant 

came to the area for rest and 

recreation after the Civil War. 

The grand old hotels of that 

day have given way to modern 

inns and restaurants while 

new tennis and basketball 

courts, miniature golf and four 

local history museums, along 

with summer concerts and 

craft shows, offer a variety of 

family fun. 

Nearby, Lake Luzerne Music 

camp attracts world-class 

musicians. In winter, snowmobilers 

can ride over 200 miles 

of forest trails. Signs for the 


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Lake Luzerne 

A walking tour to four historic sites 

Main Street, Downtown Lake Luzerne 

Open 11 am – 3 pm Thu – Sun in July & August 

Rockwell-Harmon Cottage 

Visitor Information Center: 

The last remaining cottage of 

the Rockwell Hotel circa 1842 

The Kinnear House 

Museum of Local History: 

Early 1900s decor and local 

history displays 

The Gailey Hill one-room 

school house: 1930s-era 

schoolroom artifacts 

The Pagenstecher Pulp Mill 

Museum: Home to the first 

USA-made pulp grinder 

Wayside Beach, Colonel Butler Park, 

Garnar Leatherworks Tannery Chimney 

“Dude Ranch Trail” 

hearken back to the 

days after World 

War II, when the 

old logging camps 

found new life as 

Dude Ranches. 

The Rodeo is 

still going strong 

after more than 50 

years and several 

stables along Route 9N still offer horseback riding. Just north of 

the Bridge of Hope, across the Hudson River to Hadley is the 

most narrow point of the entire Hudson River, Rockwell Falls 

south of the bridge the Sacandaga and the Hudson River meet 

(confluence) allowing flat water to Corinth. 

Wine & Liquor Tastings 4-7 on Saturdays 

Offering 5% Veteran Discount 

Summer hours (beginning Memorial Day 

weekend): Mon–Sat 10-10, Sun 12-8 

Off-season hours (after Columbus Day 

weekend): 10 am - 9 pm Mon–Sat, Sun 12-8 

Bailey’s Wine & Liquors 

107 Lake Ave., Lake Luzerne 

518-403-4150 



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With over 200 classes, 

there’s plenty to explore, 

discover and create! 

Visit our Gift Shop featuring 

hand crafted items from our 

talented presenters. 

51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne | 518-696-2400 

www.adirondackfolkschool.org 

Adirondack Folk School 

(AFS) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) 

charitable organization, unique 

for its dedication to teaching the 

arts, crafts, and cultural heritage 

of the Adirondack region. Made 

up of local artisans, crafts people, 

and volunteers, we offer noncompetitive 

education focusing 

on the student. Located in Lake 

Luzerne, NY, we are situated in 

the southern Adirondack Park, 

a State park of over six-million 

acres of “forever wild” protected 

land. The beauty and natural 

abundance of this environment influenced the skilled artisans that 

created the pack basket, twig furniture, birch bark containers, 

the Adirondack chair, the guide boat, and the Adirondack leanto. 

These are the home furnishings, boats, and decor still found 

in cabins, lodges, and homes today throughout the region which 

have helped create the unique “Adirondack Style”. Today, our region 

hosts these and numerous other creative forms of expression. 

Our instructors from around the country share their knowledge 

and skills, and inspire you with their enthusiasm. 

In addition to our hands-on classes, Adirondack storytellers 

and musicians share the cultural heritage of the Adirondacks 

through demonstrations, special programs, and our fireside evening 

gatherings. 

The Fire Tower Challenge 

Whether it’s the view from the summit or from the tower--or the experiences in route--”fire tower fever” grips you right away and there’s no turning 

back. The Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) created the Fire Tower Challenge to encourage hikers to appreciate 

fire towers, their history and the peaks where they are located. 

What is the Fire Tower Challenge? 

The Fire Tower Challenge began with the publication of the guidebook, ‘Views from on 

High: Fire Tower Trails in the Adirondacks and Catskills’ by John P. (Jack) Freeman. The Challenge 

hikes are described in detail, along with a fascinating essay describing the history of Forest 

Preserve fire towers by noted historic preservationist Wesley H. Haynes. The book is published 

by the ADK Mountain Club. 

To buy Views from on High call 1-800-395-8080 (8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Mon through Sat.), 

visit the Club’s Lake George or Heart Lake facilities or purchase online from the ADK Mountain 

Club Online Store, It is also available from bookstores and outdoor retailers. In North Creek, 

Hudson River Trading Company typically carries the book. You don’t need to be a member of 

ADK to take part in the Challenge. 

Rules of the Fire Tower Challenge: 

To complete the Challenge and receive the official full-color patch, 

hikers must climb and document, by date, ascents of at least 23 fire 

tower summits: 18 of 23 Adirondack Park summits and all 5 Catskill 

Park summits. Climbing each tower itself is not required, nor in fact 

recommended, for those towers that have not been restored for safe 

public use. 

The mountain should have a standing fire tower on the date of 

your ascent. Two of the Adirondack towers described in Views from 

on High have been removed—see list on reverse. When registering 

the dates of your climb, be sure to use extra sheets of paper to describe 

details of interest: weather, wildlife sightings, your impressions, your 

companions - and whatever else caught your attention. We really want 

you to share your experiences with us, so please be expressive. 



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518.696.6133 

 

Lake Luzerne, NY 

Treetop Adventure Courses 

Jump, climb and zipline your way through the beautiful forest canopy! 

Tubing & Rafting 

Guided trips near Lake George & Saratoga perfect for all ages! 



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Hadley – On the Road Less Traveled 

In the most northern part of Saratoga Country, at the confluence of the Great 

Sacandaga and the mighty Hudson Rivers is where you’ll find a little gem called 

Hadley. 

Hadley is a quaint little 

town where the roads are less 

traveled, the people friendly, 

the whitewater the best in New 

York and the view from the 

top of Hadley Mountain is 

breathtaking. You won’t find big 

industry here, what you’ll find 

are some very talented, genuine, 

hard-working people raising a 

family and enjoying the world 

around them at a slower pace. 

Hadley is a 

wonderful place to… 

The 1885 landmark parabolic Bow Bridge spans the Sacandaga River, where you’ll find some of the best whitewater in New 

York State. Photo credits to: Luzerne Productions and PilotGirl Productions 

Come... Explore Hadley... 

A Great Destination for Adventure 

Visit 

Breathe fresh air 

Unwind 

Make friends 

Play 

Ride a bike 

Climb a mountain 

Get dirty 

Fall in love 

Pitch a tent 

Eat well 

Rest 

Swing a golf club 

Work hard 

Raise a family 

Pray 

Picnic 

Make a memory 

Sing 

Cool off 

Build 

Contact: Supervisor Arthur “Mo” Wright: 518-696-4797 

www.townofhadley.net | supervisorwright@townofhadley.org 

Hadley Business Association: Sue Wilder: 518-696-4947 

Explore.HadleyNY.net | hadleyba2003@yahoo.com 



town of hadley 

A phrase from one of Robert Frost’s poems, 

“I took the road less traveled by and that made 

all the difference” certainly describes the hamlet 

of Hadley nestled at the confluence of the 

mighty Hudson River and the Great Sacandaga 

Rivers. 

The Bridge of Hope with the American Flags 

waving in the wind spans the mighty Hudson 

River connecting Lake Luzerne to Hadley. This 

is the narrowest spot of the Hudson River causing 

it to tumble and fall from the rock ledges 

creating Rockwell Falls. For generations the 

force of water has provided water-power to operate lumber, paper, 

and grist mills along its banks. 

The southern view from the Bridge of Hope is where the 

Sacandaga River roars in from the west to join the mighty Hudson 

River from the east. The Sacandaga River once cut a path like 

a shoelace, back and forth in the Sacandaga Valley finding each 

spring overflowing its banks causing flooding to down state residents 

in Troy and the Capital District. In the 1930’s a remarkable 

engineering project of an earthen dam was constructed at Conklinville 

to control the rising flow of water, thereby, creating the 

Great Sacandaga Lake, the largest man-made body of water in 

New York State and some of the best whitewater. Today, many 

enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, and skiing on the flat-water 

lake, while others enjoy the thrill of whitewater rafting on the 

Sacandaga River below Stewarts Dam. 

Spanning the Sacandaga River is the 1885 historic parabolic 

Bow Bridge (shown in photo on previous page). It was rescued 

from demolition and restored to use in 2006. It’s fun to drive over 

to the the Dean Mountain Whitewater Park for a picnic lunch to 

watch the rafters on the best regulated whitewater in New York 

State or to explore the nature trail charted by the local Boy Scouts. 

While on the road less taken, another park to discover is the 

Sam Smead Memorial Park located at the corner of Stony Creek 

Rd and Maple Street. Besides pavilions, play ground equipment, 

picnic tables and grills, tennis and basketball courts there will be 

summer music performances conducted most Friday nights at 

7pm during July and August. All are welcome to attend the free 

Friday Night Music in the Park Concerts at 7PM. Bring you 

own chairs and dress in the layered Adirondack style because the 

weather has been known to change quickly. 

July 6: Warren County Ramblers; 

July 13: Stony Creek Band; 

July 20: Uprooted Classic Rock; 

July 27:Rock City Band; 

August 3: J & J Classic Music; 

August 11: Studio Two Beatle Tribute; 

August 17: Road House Band. 

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Hadley Mountain, historic tours, and local food tasting. 

Hike the Hadley Mountain Fire Tower trail which affords 

spectacular views ranging from the Sacandaga valley to Vermont, 

the Catskills, and to both the southern 

Adirondacks and their northern high 

pecks. By following the red trail markers 

and an ascent of 1,525’ leads to the fire 

tower where a summit steward, working 

on an internship and hired by the Hadley 

Mountain Fire Tower Committee 

may greet you. Starting the first of June 

the steward will spend the majority of 

the summer engaging and telling hikers 

about the history and characteristics of 

the Adirondack Park and Hadley Mountain 

Fire Tower. When not greeting the 

public, the steward helps maintain and repair the trail and structures 

under the supervision of the local forest ranger and stays in 

the primitive quarters of the old ranger cabin, which can be seen 

just prior to the final turn up to the summit 

and its restored fire tower. 

To learn more about hiking to the Hadley 

Mountain summit visit www.hadleymtfiretower.org 

or contact New York State division 

of Lands and Forest Region 5 @ 518-623- 

1278. The second contact is Linda Ranado 

who is the chairperson for the Friends of the 

Hadley Fire Tower Committee. Her email is 

lranado@hotmail.com. 

DIRECTIONS: To get to the trail head of 

Hadley Mountain take exit 21 of the Adirondack 

Northway I-87 continue west on route 

9N for 11miles to the Hadley-Luzerne High 

School turn right onto Mill St which becomes 

Main St., then right onto Bridge St., cross the 

Hudson River into Hadley. Continue straight to the four-corner 

intersection, turn right onto Stony Creek Rd. (County Route1) for 

3.1 miles left onto Hadley Hill Rd. 4.3 miles right onto Tower Rd, 

take a sharp left hand turn onto N. Strawberry Lane, the parking 

lot and sign-in is on your left. 

Hadley’s less traveled roads will lead you to a community of 

cottage industries. Discover and learn the making of Adirondack 

Aquaponics, a fresh produce farm, where the combination of 

aquaculture (raising Tilapia fish) and hydroponics 

to raise plants of lettuce whose 

roots are nourished in highly-filtered-nutrientrich 

water, provides fresh produce 

to local markets. Call 917-533-8977 for 

an appointment to tour the Adirondack 

Aquaponics greenhouse where fresh, local 

and natural Tilapia, salad greens & 

herbs are grown. Or come in the spring 

to experience the making of maple syrup 

and enjoy the annual Maple in April Festival 

held the last weekend of April with 

over 80 artisans and vendors. 

August is a busy month planned with a scheduled softball There’s much to discover and explore on the road less traveled 

tournament fundraiser and fireworks, the Community-wide Garage 

in the quaint little town of Hadley. You won’t find big industry 

Sale, and the Hadley Business Association’s Third Thursday there, but you’ll find a wonderful place to breathe fresh air, climb 

Community Showcase with guided hikes to the Bear Slides and a mountain, enjoy music, fall in love, swing a golf club and make 

memories. 


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Stony Creek – The Road to 

a Friendly Town is Never Long 

The “Biggest Little Town” in 

NY State has more than thirty 

thousand acres of Forest Preserve 

waiting for hikers, hunters and 

campers. Fresh mountain streams 

feed into Stony Creek and the 

Hudson River, where native brook 

trout seek out the fisherman’s lure. 

Horseback riding trails wend their 

way through the woods, providing 

spectacular views of the southern 

Adirondacks. 

At the heart of Stony Creek, 

the 4 Corners, also known as 

Creek Center, offers great food, 

entertainment and basic amenities. 

Choose from a range of prices and 

features at local campgrounds, 

guesthouses, inns, and lodges. 

Along the winding roads, look for 

natural mountain water springs 

to quench your thirst. Bring your 

family to a campground on Stony 

Creek, or enjoy the public park for 

a cook-out next to the old fashioned 

swimming hole. Truly a place to 

get away, Stony Creek boasts fresh 

mountain air and a quiet reprieve. 

The town celebrates its heritage 

through the annual Stony Creek 

Mountain Days Festival the first 

full weekend in August. Music in 

the Park is offered Tuesday evenings 

in July and August. Visit the 

information lean-to at Creek Center 

and take a free map of the area for 

a self-guided driving tour, locating 

trail heads, boat launches, or any of 

the local cemeteries dating to the 

Civil War. Remember, the road to a 

friendly town is never long. 

Lens Lake offers access to pristine waters for fishing and a silent retreat. 

Courtesy of Barbara Brooks 

Capture the spirit of 

adventure among friends. 

Courtesy of Sue Catana 

Making memories on the Dean Farm Hiking Trail 

Courtesy of Pam Morin 

Spring on the Rayder Family’s “North 40” invites a frolic in the pasture. 

Courtesy of Sue Catana 

The Town of Stony Creek is in the 

southwest part of Warren County 

and is named for a stream that flows 

through it and is a main tributary 

directly to the Hudson. The town 

was first settled in 1795 and then 

incorporated in 1853 enclosing 82.4 

square miles. Known to many where 

“the road to a friendly town is never 

long.” The east town line is marked 

by the Hudson River and the west 

town line is the border of Hamilton 

County. The newly constructed 

railway pavilion is located at the 

Stony Creek Ranch Resort where 

scenic train operations are seasonal. 

Tracks run parallel with the Hudson 

River from the North Creek to the 

City of Saratoga. Folks can then 

transfer to Amtrak and continue 

around the world. 

The Hudson River Watershed 

All Warren County townships have a 

portion of their land that drains into 

the Upper Hudson River. 

Stony Creek is one of 4 towns to 

have all of its land in the Hudson 

River Watershed. Stony Creek the 

stream, drains nearly 50% of that 

land mass. A few of the waters that 

form Stony Creek are Lens Lake, 

Roaring Branch, Smears Creek, 

Willis Creek and Kenyontown 

Creek. Stony Creek merges into 

the Hudson, south of the old 

Stony Creek Station on the 

Warrensburg Road. 

– Warren County Soil & Water 

stonycreekny.com 

Stony Creek Town Hall 

Location: 52 Hadley Road 

Mailing address: P.O. Box 96, Stony Creek, NY 12878 

Telephone: 518-696-3575 | Supervisor: Frank E. Thomas 



The Dean Farm Trails – 

With the support of Warren County Department of Planning 

and Community Development Director Wayne LaMothe, towns 

such as Stony Creek have been able to secure funding to create 

infrastructure projects that help promote the Corridor to tourists. 

Visitors will find that Stony Creek has creation a trail system 

around the Dean Homestead Museum at 4 Murray Road. In the 

1990’s about 8 acres of the old Dean farm on the west side of 

Murray Road (creek side) was bequeathed to the Stony Creek 

Historical Association to be a museum, and 217 acres on the 

east and west side of the road was bequeathed to the SUNY-ESF 

Foundation by David and Edyth Haskell. Edyth Haskell was a 

direct descendant of Francis J. Dean. 

Phase 1 was the establishment of a 1.3 mile ADA compliant 

trail around the museum and along the creek. Phase 2, located 

on the east side of Murray Road on the SUNY ESF Foundation 

property are approximately 4 miles of more rugged hiking trails. 

Phase 1 and 2 are largely complete with amenities and interest 

STONY CREEK INN 

& RESTAURANT 

www.StonyCreekInn.net 

 

518-696-2394 

Restaurant - Bar - Hotel 

Daily Full Menu Includes: 

Lite Fare • Seafood • Steaks • Prime Rib • Surf n’ Turf 

A HOT LITTLE ROAD HOUSE 

Top Bands, Jazz, Blues, Rock & Country 

Summer ~ FridayS 7 pm & every Sunday 7 pm 

OpeN MAY thru NOVeMBer 

Only 20 min. from Lake George, 15 min. from Warrensburg, 

25 min. from North Creek and 30 min from Glens Falls 

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Weekly Specials 

Thursdays – Open at 4pm: 

$5 & $10 Menu 

Fridays: 2 for $36 Dinners 

NY Strip/Prime Rib/ 

Surf & Turf 

Saturdays: 

Soup or salad 

included with dinner 

Sundays: Mexican Menu 5-10 pm 

Closed Mon, Tue & Wed • Open Thurs at 4pm • Fri–Sun Open at Noon 

points to be added as time goes on. It will continue to be a work 

in progress. 

The town has embarked upon a third phase of this project with 

the purchase of 8 acres of property at 13 Lanfear Road. This property 

is directly across the road from the Dean Homestead Museum. 

This will enable the continuation of the Dean trail system 

with the intent of a connection to Creek Center. The property also 

sits adjacent to the town’s current park, Green Meadows. A foot 

bridge will be established over the creek to connect the new property 

and the Dean Trails with the Green Meadows Park. 

Discussion and planning on other uses of this property are ongoing, 

and include overflow parking for large events such as the 

annual Mountain Days Festival, a library/community center that 

will accommodate large and small groups of people for a multitude 

of uses, such as plays, concerts, arts and crafts workshops, 

conferences, book signings, nature programs, creek side water 

ecology, gardens and greenhouses, and possibility a museum depicting 

the town’s history of logging and tanneries. The goal is to 

create a destination that attracts visitors to our area and the First 

Wilderness Corridor and provides them with activities to do and 

things to see. The more people that visit, the more opportunities 

expand for businesses to offer services and products, making for 

a memorable experience people will want to repeat. 


FREE KID’S CORNER, SAT & SUN 

FREE Bounce House, FREE Games & More! 

Brightstar Touring Theatre with productions of 

“Chicken Little” and “Alice in Wonderland” 


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ARTirondacks Gallery Shop & Studio 

New endeavor in Stony Creek! 

Open Daily at 2pm Year Round 

$5 Small Plates • Daily Food & Drink Specials 

Full Menu on Weekends • Black & Tan Room 

Private Creekside Dining Open Fri., Sat. & Sun. @ 5pm 

(518) 696-5949 

Reservations Greatly Appreciated 

16 Warrensburg Rd. 

Stony Creek, NY 

Town of Stony Creek 

Music in the Park 

FREE Concerts at the Stony Creek Town Park 

every Tuesday night at 7:00pm 

July 3rd – August 28th, 2018 


Rain or Shine • Bring a Lawn Chair 

7/3 Randy Rollman’s All Star Review 

7/10 Annie & The Hedonist 

7/17 The Stony Creek Band 

7/24 The Lustre Kings 

7/31 Jim Gaudet & The Railroad Boys 

8/7 Capt. Squeeze & The Zydeco Moshers 

8/14 The Starline Rhythym 

Boys 

8/21 Bandalero 

8/28 Smokey Greene & 

The Greene Brothers 

A few years ago the Stony Creek Free Library (SCFL) acquired 

the neighboring historic Methodist Episcopal Church located 

at 33 Harrisburg Road in Stony Creek, New York. Although 

original plans to relocate the library fell through, a great new venture 

is underway. Building on the passion for a strong community 

and love of the arts that previous members worked hard to create 

and grow, the Library is taking steps to transform the “Church” 

space into an artist hub for locals and visitors alike as the new 

Stony Creek Free Library’s ARTirondacks Gallery/Shop/Studio! 

In February of 2018 the 

SCFL approved an Art Director 

position to initiate 

the transformation of the 

building and manage the 

future scheduling of artists 

and events at this new location. 

The immediate plan 

is to get the Main Floor of 

the building ready to open 

to the public as a seasonal 

Gallery/Shop/Studio, extending to encompass the entire building 

yearlong as time moves forward to have a space for all in support 

of practicing, viewing, and purchasing art, both from local and 

visiting artists. 

This summer the SCFL will focus on opening its doors for 

Open Studio hours and volunteer efforts. As time moves forward, 

and support and funding grows the Library plans to move the Studio 

space downstairs and to expand the Shop and Gallery to fill 

all of the Main Floor. A positive meeting with the Building and 

Electrical Inspectors has pushed this project forward at a faster 

pace than originally anticipated, and the Library is entertaining a 

light Summer Opening. Serving as storage for the Library’s annual 

Book Sale for the last few years, a plethora of literature is 

ironically the greatest obstacle at the moment. Until the books and 

pews can be purchased/rehoused setting up the Shop space will 

most likely have to wait until next Spring. 

To ensure the project is moving 

forward work will begin soon 

on rewiring to accommodate future 

electrical needs and applying 

a fresh coat of paint to the walls. 

A careful effort is being made to 

maintaining the original beauty 

of the building and scaling back 

alterations to focus on just the necessities 

at this time. The historical 

status of this building allowed the plan to be streamlined as some 

projects did not need to be immediately addressed for the building 

to be open to the public. 

Like and Follow “Stony Creek Free Library’s ARTirondacks” 

on Facebook. Local artists and those interested in volunteering are 

also asked to contact Casey Beal- SCFL Art Director at artdirector.scfl@mail.com 


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Town of Thurman – Where Nature is a Way of Life 

Roads leading into Thurman 

twists along rivers, whose 

serpentine courses compel you 

to slow down, step back from 

daily cares and be present in this 

time and place. The Hudson 

River, our boundary on the 

east, entices anglers, swimmers, 

canoeists. rafters and kayakers, 

each enjoying the Hudson in 

his own way, and on his own 

schedule. 

Thurman’s hilly forests call 

out to birders, equestrians, 

hikers, hunters, rock hounds 

and naturalists. In winter, 

snowmobile enthusiasts enjoy 

the miles of trails maintained 

and groomed by Thurman 

Connection, the snowmobile 

club. 

The Hudson lures fishermen, swimmers, and boaters of all types. 

Local outfitters can set you up for a day of rafting, canoeing, kayaking or 

tubing on area rivers. 

Learn more about Thurman snowmobile trails at 

www.thurmanconnection.com. 

Others are drawn to our back 

roads seeking a special kind 

of natural beauty. In April or 

May, against spring’s gray-green 

palette are splashed scarlet 

trillium, yellow trout lily, 

white bloodroot, vermillion 

salamanders. Rural history is 

written here as never seen in 

textbooks. Here and there one 

spies evidence of old homesites- 

-a crumbling chimney or cellar 

of mammoth stones laid up by 

men clearing fields and building 

a home at the same time. Gnarly 

lilacs still guard the foundation 

while yellowy-green daylily 

spikes and crimson rhubarb 

push through still-cold soil. A 

nearby apple tree bows its aged 

branches, a few soft, brown 

apples still clinging to the highest 

limbs. Once a proud provider 

of pies, sauce and apple butter 

for the farm larder, this tree now 

feeds scavenging whitetail deer 

and field mice. 

Enjoy your time here in 

Thurman, where nature is a way 

of life. 

See Thurman woodland beauty on an Adirondack trail ride. 

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through the NYS Department of State under Title 11 of the Environmental Protection Fund. 



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Thurman – Cultivating its 

Rural Heritage 

Thurman has forever romanced her land and waterways. Hardy 

settlers cleared thick forests to create pastures, build homes and 

grow crops. They harnessed creeks to power mills for grinding grist 

or sawing lumber. The woods also offered wild game and maple 

sap, while streams and rivers supplied fresh water, fish, furs and 

transportation. 

Today, many in Thurman still 

seek sustenance from nature’s 

abundance, heating with wood, 

and hunting and farming to help 

feed their families. Many sell 

their goods, both at area farmers’ 

markets and from home garden 

stands. Some, like our many 

maple producers, establish websites for 

online orders. 

Thurman boasts the four largest commercial maple producers in 

Warren County. Hidden Hollow Maple Farm is operated by three 

generations of the Wallace family, and currently boasts the highest 

number of taps of the four. Valley Road Maple Farm was worked 

for ove r 100 years by the Combs family and recently enlarged its 

facility. 

by the Kenyon family since the late 1800s. Toad Hill Maple Farm, 

worked by the Galusha family for over 40 years, recently constructed 

a large timber frame sugar house and added a covered bridge to 

take guests on wagon rides to the sugarbush. New on our public 

maple tours are Windy Ridge and Mud St. Maple All of these maple 

producers make an extensive product line that includes syrup, sugar, 

cream, popcorn, peanuts and candies, and often juggle “day jobs” 

along with the exhausting job of sugaring. Said one, “We do what 

we do because we love it.” 

This passion to produce wholesome food has fueled many in 

Thurman over recent decades. Since 2005, Nettle Meadow Farm 

has been expanding its herd, facility and product line of internationally-acclaimed 

gourmet cheeses made from sheep, goat and cow 

milk. Whitefield’s Farm pioneered in the area with all-natural turkeys, 

eggs and garden goods New on our farm landscape are Blackberry 

Hill Farm and Sanctuary with certified organic vegetables and 

herbs, poultry and non-GMO pork, 

and nearby Windy Ridge Farm 

LLC, which produces garden goods 

and maple syrup and wooden wares 

on a farm owned by one family for 

over 200 years. 

Many work at the traditional 

Adirondack trade of logging, now 

with increased attention to sustainability 

of this valuable resource, 

The sugar bush atAdirondack Gold Maple Farm has been owned 


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MUSIC IN THE HILLS OF THURMAN: 2018 

Minutes from Lake George 

Concerts in the Park 

Monday nights 7–9 pm @ Veterans’ Memorial Field 

311 Athol Road, Athol NY | 518-623-9649 | www.ThurmanNYEvents.com 

Free concerts partly funded by Warren County occupancy tax dollars 

Under cover; Bring chair, extra layers. Wheelchair/bus accessible 

Marty Wendell 

July 2 

Tom Chapin 

July 9 

Ernie Sites 

July 16 

Donna Britton 

July 23 

Michelle Howland & Tyler 

John Peter | July 30 

Jazz Noir 

August 6 

Who’s Yer Paddy? 

August 13 

Hartley Family Band 

August 20 

Stony Creek Band 

August 27 

Cheese Jams 

To benefit Kemp Sanctuary 

Nettle Meadow Farm 

484 S. Johnsburg Rd., Thurman, NY 

518-623-3374 | www.nettlemeadow.com 

Old Main 

June 22 

Adam Brockway & Friends 

August 11 

Ross’s Charity Barn Party 

Raffle & auction benefit Double H Ranch | August 11, 1 – 11 pm 

Potluck, music, barn dance | rjross1@hotmail.com 

748 Glen-Athol Rd. | 518-623-2899 



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explained at Martin’s Lumber Woods Walk, 

held on the first Saturday of June. Loggers cut 

the vigorously growing forests, for lumber, like 

Martin’s and Northern Hardwoods, or for firewood 

or paper. 

Each year these farms share their art and 

experience with visitors, opening their facilities 

for tours, talks, tastes and interactive demonstrations, 

as well as shopping. Martin’s offers 

handmade woodenwares, jewelry and more in 

a small artisan market in their traditional barn. Check out ThurmanNYEvents.com 

for information about Thurman Maple Days in 

March, Thurman Farm Trail in August and October’s Thurman Fall 

Farm Tour. 

Come visit and spend the night at our riverside B&B, The 

Glen Lodge. You may catch a rafting trip with the lodge’s partner 

business, Wild Waters Outdoor Center. Others with a yen for 

excitement climb Crane Mountain’s trails or scale its rocky face 

with local guide, Jay Harrison. Adirondack Ranch offers trail 

rides. There’s so much to do – taking in one or more of the 11 

concerts offered this summer, hunting down some of the artisans 

hidden in our hills, such as artists George Searing, Diane Golden 

or Anne and Al Rohe. 

In the mood for music? On Mondays in July and August, music 

(bluegrass to blues, rockabilly and American roots) resounds from 


the hills, entertaining guests under the town 

pavilion and tent, and the kids play on the 

adjacent playground. Summer comfort food 

is dished up with a side order of banter. This 

year the free series is highlighted by a July 9 

performance by nationally-acclaimed singer/ 

songwriter Tom Chapin. This free concert 

series, like many of our events, is made possible 

with Warren County occupancy taxes. 

Nettle Meadow also hosts two fundraiser 

concerts in their barn loft, with cheese plates 

and regional beer and wine available. Ross’s Charity Barn Party 

on August 11 also features music from 1–11 p.m. 

Find out what Thurman has to offer you. Event and concert 

details can be found at ThurmanNYEvents.com, and if you need 

the skills or 

products of our 

artisans, home 

improvement 

folks, loggers 

or food producers, 

just request 

information 

from our 

local community and business group, at 

www.ThurmanCommunityAssociation.com. 


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Certified organic 

Vegetables • Herbs • Poultry 

Non-GMO pork 

Nettle Meadow 

Farm and Artisan Cheese 

Visit the animals and taste internationally-acclaimed 

cheese at Nettle Meadow Goat and Sheep Dairy 

Open 10 – 4 Daily 

Free Tours and Tasting every Saturday at noon 

484 S. Johnsburg Rd., Thurman 

Farm stand open 10–4 on weekends 

blackberryhillfarmandsanctuary.com 

15 Mud St., Athol, NY • (518) 744-3351 

Come try our most awarded 

cheeses – Kunik, Apple Cider 

Fromage Frais, Briar Summit, 

and Sappy Ewe! 

This year try our 

Goat Cheese Ice Cream 

Cheese Jam Concerts: 

June 22 & August 11 



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Come back to a simpler time, where 

handsome Victorian era homes 

intermingle with later period residences 

along tree-lined streets, Nestled in the 

Adirondack foothills along the Schroon 

River, Warrensburg is just 10 minutes north 

of Lake George and 20 minutes south of 

North Creek. 

Outdoor recreation year-round 

• Hike or ski nature trails. 

• Canoeing, kayaking or tubing on the 

Hudson and Schroon Rivers. 

• Play 18 holes of golf along the Hudson 

River at Cronin’s Golf Resort. 

• Climb Hackensack Mt., an easy hike 

right in town. 

• Cool off at Echo Lake, our public 

bathing beach. 

• Play tennis at free town courts. 

• Fish for rainbow, brown and brookies. 

• Downhill ski at Hickory or Gore Mt. 

• Enjoy groomed snowmobile trails. 

• Relax in one of our many parks. 

• Visit Warren County Fish Hatchery. 

Antiquing and shopping 

Discover Warrensburg 

Gateway to the Adirondacks 

• Antiques – we’re the Antiques Capital. 

• Adirondack furnishings, jewelry and 

quality crafts. 

• Garage sales weekends May to October 

• World’s Largest Garage Sale (believe it!) 

the weekend prior to Columbus Day 

Weekend. 

History 

• Historic Mills District with three 

riverside parks provides a picturesque 

link to its past. 

• Over 400 properties on National and 

State Historic Register 

• Walking and Driving tours at 

WarrensburgHeritageTrail.org 

• Warrensburgh Museum of Local 

History – from Glacial to Global 

Camping, lodging and dining 

• Campgrounds - riverside or lakeside 

• Bed and breakfasts, from elegant 

Victorian mansions to charming 

restored farmhouses. 

• Dude ranches – rides and rodeos! 

• Motels offer reasonable 

accommodations 

• Dining from fine gourmet in historic 

buildings to simple hometown cooking. 

Events 

• Smoke Eaters Jamboree (July 

27 – 28): Auction, Karaoke & 

Children’s Entertainment, Midway 

& Rides, Clowns & Magic, Food & 

Music, Fireworks 

• Farmer’s Market: Friday afternoons 

from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m., Memorial Day 

through Columbus Day Weekends 

• Christmas in Warrensburg: December 

1 – 2 (first full weekend in December) 

• Warrensburg Bike Rally: June 1 – 10 at 

Warren County Fairgrounds 

Warrensburg Bandstand 

Courtesy of Greg Klingler 

Warrensburg mural 

Courtesy of Steve Parisi 

Fall colors on the Hudson River 


Veterans Park Monument and Gazebo 


www.WarrensburgNY.us 

Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce 

3839 Main Street, Suite 2 

Warrensburg, NY 12885 

Phone: (518) 623-2161 

info@warrensburgchamber.com 

Warrensburg Town Hall 

Town Hall Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 to 4:30 

Closed Saturday & Sunday 

3797 Main Street, Warrensburg, NY 12885 

Phone: 518.623.9511 

Town Supervisor Kevin B Geraghty 



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Urgent 

Care. 

We’re Here For You, 

Close To Home. 

Walk-ins 

Welcome! 

Or reserve your spot 

online and check 

your wait time. 

Health Center on 

Broad Street 

100 Broad Street 

Glens Falls, NY 

(518) 792-2223 

For pains, sprains, fevers, coughs, scrapes and 

sniffles, urgent care is available every day and 

most evenings. Walk-ins are always welcome—no 

appointment necessary. Ask about our financial 

assistance programs. 

Warrensburg 

Health Center 

3767 Main Street 

Warrensburg, NY 

(518) 623-2844 

Make a Healthy Connection Online: www.hhhn.org 

Urgent Care, Primary Care and More! 

Right here in the Adirondacks and 

Lake George/Glens Falls Area 

When people in our region need health care, they look to Hudson 

Headwaters first. We promote healthy lifestyles, diagnose and 

manage illnesses, and coordinate care, while serving patients of 

all ages. Our medical staff will see you at one of our health centers, 

in the hospital, a nursing facility and even in your own home. 

We are a nonprofit system of 17 community health centers providing 

comprehensive primary care to residents of 5,600 square 

miles of the Adirondack/Lake George, Glens Falls, and Champlain 

regions. Our medical professionals care for more than 1,000 

patients a day. In 2017, Hudson Headwaters provided care for 

over 82,800 patients through 391,000 patient visits. 

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we provide care to 

everyone in our communities, regardless of income or insurance. 

We participate with most major insurers including Medicare and 

Medicaid. We offer financial and billing assistance through 

budget agreements, a Sliding Fee discount for 

medical, dental and other services, and RX Assist 

for financial assistance with ongoing prescription 

needs. 

In addition to comprehensive primary care 

(including pediatrics and OB/GYN), we offer behavioral 

health, palliative care, dentistry (in Warrensburg), 

diagnostic imaging, lab tests and some 

specialty care services such as cardiology, orthopedics, 

podiatry, nephrology, rheumatology 

and more. 

Two of our health centers – the 

Warrensburg Health Center and 

Health Center on Broad Street in 

Glens Falls – provide Urgent Care 

(and “walk in” care without appointment) 

– seven days a week and 

most evenings. Head to our website to check wait times at 

each location and even reserve your spot in line! 

With our Patient Portal access, attention and appointments are 

just a click away. Our Patient Portal allows you secure and convenient 

online access to your health care team, personal health, 

billing information and more! 

In the Glens Falls area, residents and visitors are served by 

six health center offices – in Fort Edward, South Glens Falls/ 

Moreau, two in Glens Falls (on Broad Street and North Country 

Obstetrics & Gynecology on South Street), and three in Queensbury 

(Queensbury Family Health, and West 

Mountain Health Services 1 & 2). In the north 

country, care is available at health centers 

in Bolton, Champlain, Chestertown, Indian 

Lake, Moriah, North Creek, Schroon Lake, 

Ticonderoga, Warrensburg, with Plattsburgh 

coming soon! 

For more information about our health 

centers, providers or services, visit us online: 

www.hhhn.org or find us on Facebook! 



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WARRENSBURG, NEW YORK, the town between two rivers, 

where handsome Victorian-era homes line tree-lined streets, 

and where local retail shops, businesses and civic organizations 

serve a year-round community of caring people. 

Expect the unexpected! 

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Spend a day in Warrensburg, and you’ll 

want to stay forever! 

Get outdoors! Both the 

Schroon and Hudson rivers 

offer canoeing, kayaking 

and tubing through rapids 

and calm waters, and fishing, 

stocked annually, for 

the angler. You can also 

hike or ski nature trails 

along the Hudson River or 

at Pack Demonstration Forest. Play golf at Cronin’s in a beautiful 

mountain riverside setting. Marvel at the views from Hackensack 

Mountain, an easy hike starting right in town. Relax in in our 

parks. Or work up a sweat on our public tennis courts. Cool off 

at Echo Lake, our public bathing beach. In winter enjoy groomed 

snowmobile trails through field and forest or downhill skiing at 

Hickory or nearby Gore Mountain. 

Warrensburg 

has over 

400 properties 

on the 

National and 

State Historic 

R e g i s t e r s . 

Four walking 

tours and two 

driving tours 

help visitors 

discover them. The Historic Mills District provides picturesque 

links to the past, made accessible from three riverside parks. 

(www.WarrensburgHeritageTrail.org) 

Antique and Adirondack furnishings shops continue to serve 

the quests of shoppers. Garage sales abound. The annual World’s 

Largest Garage Sale (believe it!) happens the weekend prior to 

Columbus Day Weekend. 

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Discover Warrensburg! 

The story of 

an Adirondack 

Mountain town and 

its people, from 

glacial to global, 

told chronologically 

in pictures, 

narrative and 

artifacts. 

Year-round: 

Wed. 12-4 pm, Sun. 1-3 pm 

PLUS July-Sept.: Sat. 11-3 pm 

Free admission 

Fully accessible. Kid-friendly. 

3754 Main Street, Warrensburg 

518-232-7349 

www.discoverwarrensburg.org 

Discover Warrensburg at the 

Museum of Local History 

Click on this link to see a 360-degree view of the museum and 

then come see us in person it’s even more amazing. 

http://360dacks.com/warrensburgh-museum-of-local-history 

The Warrensburgh Museum of Local History was founded in 

1975, at the start of America’s Bicentennial Celebration. Exhibits 

for pre-schoolers to adults chronicle the town’s history from prehistoric 

times, through Warrensburg’s Golden Age, to the present. 

Now characterized as Discover Warrensburg, we want you to learn 

about Warrensburg today, and where we are going in the future. 

The Museum is a joint accomplishment between the Warrensburgh 

Historical Society and the Town of Warrensburg. 

L o c a t i o n 

3754 Main Street 

(VFW Building) 

Warrensburg, NY 

12885 Parking 

and entrance at 

rear of building. 

Free admission. 

Handicap accessible. 

The VFW 

Building with the full size mural on it 

Hours - Year-round: Sundays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 

Wednesdays, 12 noon to 4 p.m. 


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With lodging located along the Hudson River, stay and play packages, driving range, putting green, 

swimming pool, restaurant and game room, Cronin’s is the area’s only “tee-side” golf destination. 

Our full service restaurant and bar offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus catering for large groups. 

“The Oasis,” located at the 6th and the12th, will keep you refreshed while being challenged on our 

top-rated, “along the Hudson,” 18-hole course. After you play a round, relax with friends on our 

deck, for drinks, good conversation, and great views. Make your next tee time at Cronin’s! 

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Located just seven miles north of Lake George Village in 

Warrensburg, Cronin’s Golf Resort offers an 18-hole, 6,121 

yard, Par 70 course that is one of the most scenic golf courses 

in the area. The entire golf course runs along the upper Hudson 

River, making for an enjoyable round of golf with a spectacular 

Adirondack backdrop. 

What’s new this season? Meet your friends and make new 

friends! Happy Hour will return from 5 to 9pm and pub fare 

will be served. Dine on the Edge, the resort’s outdoor deck, on 

comfortable Telescope Casual furniture and wait for the music 

to begin. Regional musicians and animated DJ’s will keep you 

entertained into the night. 

Cronin’s offers you Pub Fare every night. You can spend the 

day on the course and dine overlooking the spectacular scenery of this course or you can stop 

in to visit and dine with friends. Not a golfer? Then the new pool area is for you! Available for 

both the 


18 holes, Par 70 

Putting Green • Driving Range 

Club Rentals • Resident Pro 

Riding Carts • Pro Shop 

the Golf Resort 

on the Hudson 

Golf Course Road, Warrensburg 

518-623-9336 

croninsgolfresort.com 

6/6/10 8:41 PM 

overnight and day use guests. Enjoy a good book, a swim and a 

cocktail by the pool while you wait for your golfing enthusiast. 

Today, the resort is open from April 1 through October 31, 

daily from 6 a.m. to dark. Rental carts are available, and here’s 

a big pro shop for all your golfing needs. In addition to the regular course, Cronin’s has a driving range for practice. 

Lessons are available as well. Cronin’s offers daily 

lunches and continental breakfasts. The cocktail lounge 

stays open until around 11 p.m. nightly and is open to the 

public. For those who want to stay where they golf, the 

resort has housekeeping cottages and motel unit’s onsite. 

The resort can accommodate golf outings of up to 

120 people. Tournaments feature dinner and drinks for 

all participants. If golfing is your passion, while you’re 

in the area be sure to drop by Cronin’s Golf Resort in 

Warrensburg, and find out why it’s been one of the 

locals’ favorite places to golf for over 50 years. Make 

the Cronin’s family golf tradition your new tradition! 

Voted #1 Golf Course of the Region for 2018 

Stay & Play 

1-2-3 Bedroom 

Housekeeping Cottages. 

Only a chip shot from the first tee! 

Steps from the Hudson River. 

Partner Golfing? Hang out at our pool with 

a book, a meal and a cocktail! 


Founded at the turn of the 19th century along the Schroon River 

where a 70-foot-drop in 3 miles offered opportunity for three 

dams. Tanneries, sawmills, grist mills, a woolen mill and, later, 

shirt and pants manufacture, provided hundreds of jobs. At the 

turn of the 20th century the town boasted of municipal water and 

sewer systems, and even electric streetlights. It was among the 

first towns in the area to offer a free high school education to 

all residents when the Warrensburgh Academy was converted, by 

popular vote in 1888, to the Union Free School. A trolley line 

provided cheap access to towns and cities to the south, and the 

populace and industry was soon serviced by a major railroad line, 

the Delaware & Hudson. You can learn all about it the Warrensburgh 

Museum of Local History, with its two 72-foot long murals. 

Among its native sons 

was Floyd Bennett, the pilot 

who flew Commander 

Byrd to the North Pole, who 

was awarded the Medal of 

Honor, the nation’s highest 

military award. U. S. Congressman 

Louis Emerson 

was born and bred in Warrensburg, 

as was his brother, 

NY State Senator James 

Emerson, a long-term and 

influential legislator who 

helped create the New York 

State highway system in the 

early part of the 20th century. 

Warrensburg has always been hospitable to travelers and visitors 

from its earliest days when numerous hotels lined its streets. 

Vacationers seeking a respite from hot cities found Warrensburg 

quiet bucolic ways and mountain scenery a tonic from hectic lives. 

Warrensburg continues that tradition, with several bed-and-breakfasts, 

from elegant Victorian to charming farmhouses and lodges, 

dude ranches and several motels 

and campgrounds. Fine gourmet 

dining in historic buildings, and 

hometown cooking in traditional 

diner settings draw visitors from 

far and wide. 

Warrensburg is easily accessed 

via Interstate I-87 (Adirondack 

Northway Exit 23) or by public 

transit: Adirondack Trailways 

buses stop several times daily in 

W a r - 

r e n s - 

burg and 

Amtrak 

has train 

service 

to Fort Edward, where private arrangements 

can be made to Warrensburg. Local 

taxi service is available. 

(518) 623-3431 

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TOWN OF CHESTER – Come & Settle In 

YOU ARE INVITED 

The Town of Chester, just 

20 minutes north of 

Lake George (Northway exits 

25 & 26), offers a glimpse 

of the simple life. Beautiful 

lakes, small towns, unique 

shopping and dining, and 

Southern Adirondack style are in 

abundance. 

Hike the Chester Challenge, 

comprised of ten local, scenic 

hiking and nature trails through 

wetlands and nearby mountains. 

All skill levels are welcome. 

The year-round trails are great 

for snowshoeing as well as a 

simple walk in the woods and 

traditional hiking. Thousands 

of people have already earned 

the Chester Challenge patch and 

pin. Sign in at the Chamber 

Building on Route 8 at 

Dynamite Hill. 

A perennial bevy of events 

are maintained by various 

organizations. Bring your dog 

to Woofstock in June; taste 

fare from local restaurants 

at November’s Taste of the 

Tri-Lakes; the Krazy Downhill 

Derby is a signature event 

in February; classic car 

shows, farmers’ markets, live 

performances at the Carol 

Theater, and fireworks occur 

throughout the summer months 

and into fall (July/August); and 

the award-winning Rum Runner 

weekend in September celebrates 

the Jazz Age. 

Chestertown Farmer’s Market every Wednesday throughout the 

summer months on the lawn of the Chester Municipal Center 

Courtesy of Nancy Austin 

Riding at Circle B Ranch 


View from Kipp Mountain overlooking Loon Lake 


Kayaker on the 

Schroon River 


Do you have a dream and 

determination? Then you are 

invited to come see what the 

Town of Chester has to make it 

come true. 

We are a community of 

doers – craftsmen, entrepreneurs, 

professionals, artists, contractors, 

and more. We have chosen to 

live and work here because of the 

people and the place. It works 

for us. 

Easy to access to & from Vermont 

or Buffalo, Montreal or NYC, 

the location suits many business 

needs. We have available 

commercial space in our active 

hamlets, approved industrial 

sites, power, municipal water, and 

broadband. 

Housing can be convenient or 

remote, depending on your wants. 

Schools are top notch. Goods 

and services are readily available. 

Rivers and lakes, fields and forests, 

mountains and valleys make the 

landscape rich and year-round 

recreation close at hand. It’s all 

you need, all nearby. 

We value our quality of life, we 

appreciate what we have, we are 

proud of who we are, and we work 

hard to make it better. We would 

love for you to come and see if 

Chester is a place for you. This 

could be the place you have been 

looking for. 

Look forward to seeing you! 

Craig Leggett, Supervisor 

For more information contact 

me at 

supervisor@townofchesterny.org 

Or the Chamber of Commerce at: 

www.northwarren.com 

townofchesterny.org 

North Warren Chamber of Commerce 

PO Box 490 

3 Dynamite Hill 

Chestertown, NY 12817 

Telephone: (518) 494-2722 

Chester Municipal Center 

6307 State Route 9 

PO Box 423 

Chestertown, New York 12817 

Telephone: (518) 494-2711 

Town Supervisor: Craig Leggett 



Authentic. Adirondack. Adventure! 

Restaurants Lodging Shopping Attractions Hiking History 

Bicycling Music Parades Garage Sales Boating Beaches 

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North Warren Chamber of Commerce 

website: www.northwarren.com Facebook/NorthWarrenChamber 

Carol Theater 

Concerts 

June-Sept 

SummerFest 

& Fireworks 

July 7 

Farmers 

Market 

June-Sept 

Tri-Lakes Business Alliance 

website: www.trilakesalliance.com Facebook/TriLakesBusinessAlliance 

Northway Exit 25—just 20 minutes north of Lake George! Towns of Chester & Horicon. 

Car Shows 

June-Sept 

Arts Studio 

Tour 

August 11 

Rum Runner 

Weekend 

Sept 14 & 15 

Would you like to take a walk in the woods? 

Over streams, through a rocky path, up to a summit 

overlook, or to a pond destination? The Chester 

Challenge offers walking and hiking trails for 

all ability levels, easy access and parking, and a 

nature-based experience. Most of the trails are 

available year-round, so bring your snow shoes 

or cross country skis in the winter months! 

Comprised of eight hiking and walking 

trails—you can choose a trail based on difficulty, 

time, and distance—the Chester Challenge begins 

just off Northway exit 25, only 20 minutes 

north of Lake George. Visit all eight trails and 

you will receive your choice of a patch or lapel 

pin. Thousands of people enjoy the trails, and you will too! 

Chester Creek Trails • 1.2 to 1.9 miles / 45 min to 1 hr – parking 

at the Chester Municipal Center 

Take a leisurely stroll along these mostly level trails. Enjoy the 

varied views of the meandering Chester Creek and its surrounding 

wetlands, fields and woods that contain an abundant variety of flora 

and fauna. Hike this trail in the early morning and you are likely to 

be rewarded with all sorts of wildlife sightings! 

Dynamite Hill and Caroline M. Fish Memorial Trails • 2.6 mi / 

1 hr – park at either Dynamite Hill Route 8, Chestertown or Caroline 

Fish parking lot on Landon Hill Road 

Dynamite Hill is a 4 season recreation area offering lighted tubing/sledding, 

downhill skiing, ice skating, x-country skiing during 

the winter; and hiking, single-track bicycling and picnicking during 

the rest of the year. It connects to the Caroline Fish Memorial Trail 

which is a slightly graded trail that offers a wonderful escape into the 

wilderness. 


Kipp Mountain • 1.92 mi / 2 hrs – parking on Ben Culver Road, 

1 mi west of Landon Hill Road 

This moderate hike has some steep sections and winds through 

an official tree farm. It leads to a cliff line with beautiful views of 

Loon Lake and is a great spot to experience fall foliage. 

Cougar Nature Trails • .9 mi/ 45 min – parking at North Warren 

Central School, Route 8 Chestertown 

Take a short, steep trail or a long gradual trail to reach the top 

of Cougar Hill—the decision is yours. Once at the top, you will 

find great views and an excellent spot for picnicking. There are 

additional Nature Trails—a short inner loop or a more challenging 

out loop—that will take you through woods and fields. The varied 

ecosystems contain diverse plants and animals to observe and enjoy. 

Meade Mountain and Beckman Mountain • 2.1 mi / 2 ½ hrs – 

parking on Igerna Road, ¾ mi west on Rt 9 

This moderate hike has several long, steep sections leading to one 

of the best views of Gore Mountain. Continue on and make a short 

descent followed by an ascent as you travel from Meade to Beckman 

Mountain. This leads to several views of Look Lake, other mountains 

to the east and north, and a view of Blythewood Island, home of 

a former six story resort hotel. 

These are just a few of the Chester Challenge trails awaiting you. 

For more information, visit www.townofchesterny.org and click on 

the Chester Challenge link or call (518) 494-2722. 

The Chester Challenge is part of the Chester Townwide Recreation 

Plan, an economic development initiative that taps outdoor 

recreation and heritage tourism strategies by increasing the public’s 

awareness of the remarkable variety and quality of the recreation 

trails and facilities in the town and region. 


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“Come meet Peanut the Pony, 

Charlie the Cow, 

Buckshot the Goat” 

771 Potterbrook Rd. 

Chestertown, NY 12817 

1,2, 3 or more 

hour rides 

circlebstables.net 

The Tri-Lakes Business Alliance is responsible for a LOT 

of merriment in North Warren! Just 20 minutes north of Lake 

George, off Northway Exit 25, the TLBA hosts a different event 

almost every month of the year. Its success has been its ability to 

quickly rally around and execute good ideas from its business and 

individual members. In fact, most TLBA events are celebrating 

anniversaries of five years or more! 

located on the Mill Pond, Route 8, Brant Lake and features great 

food, live music and a fun atmosphere. Panther Mountain Inn, 

located on Main Street in Chestertown, is centrally located so you 

can walk around town and still enjoy the cars. At dusk, cars take 

off for a quick cruise around town for one final ‘show-off.’ 

Live Performances at the Carol Theater 

July 12, 18, 21, & 28, Aug 3, 11, 17 & 25 

--most show times at 7PM 

The Carol Theater in Chestertown has been revitalized and is 

celebrating its 6th year as a summer venue for live performances. 

This year’s shows include Across the Pond, a Beatles Tribute 

Band; Feast of Friends, a Doors Tribute; the Great American 

Songbook sung by Henry Ray; Total Access—Chicago Tribute 

Band; and other great performers. Call the theater direct for tickets 

and more info (518) 494-5318. It’s wonderful to have this classic, 

art deco venue operating for all to enjoy! 

Rum Runner Weekend and North 

Warren History Weekend 

Sept 14-15, various locations and times 

Rum Runner Weekend in 

North Warren is an Adirondack 

Park Agency award winning 

event hosted by the TLBA. It 

is a celebration of the Roaring 

Twenties era and was inspired 

by Chestertown’s infamous 

role as a stopover for 

bootleggers traveling between 

Montreal and NYC during the 

prohibition years. The 

weekend boasts a variety 

of events including 

live jazz performances, 

a Charleston dance 

Starting with the Brant Lake Fishing Tournament in January 

contest, a vaudeville 

to the Taste of the Tri-Lakes in late November, there is always 

show, silent movies, 

an event to offer family fun. Don’t just visit the website – visit us 

a speakeasy ‘raid,’ 

‘gangster’ sightings, a 

LIVE! 

vintage car and truck show and cruise, and local historical talks 

Classic Car Show and Cruise 

and walks. Local restaurants offer $19.25 dinner specials and periodcostumed 

servers. Dust off your flapper dress and get out your 

July 6, Aug 3 & Sept 7, 5PM at The Hub 

spats – it’s time to party like its 1925! For 

July 20, Aug 17 & Sept 15, 5PM at The Panther Mountain Inn more info visit facebook.com/TriLakes- 

It’s not summer without a Classic Car Show happening somewhere, 

BusinessAlliance or call (518) 494-3016 

and North Warren has SIX of them! Bring your Model-T, Adirondack Woof Stock 

Barracuda, Mustang 

GT Convert- 

Get out your Tie-Dye and let’s 

travel back to 1969 at An Adirondack 

ible or converted 

Woof Stock…”A Weekend of Peace, 

VW bug (Yes, 

Paws & Music” in Chestertown 

we’ve had all of 

these at our Car 

Fast becoming one of the Tri Lakes 

Shows!) and cast 

Business Alliance’s most popular events, 

your vote for the 

Adirondack Woofstock celebrates everything 

evening’s ‘best of 

we love about our four-legged 

show.’ The Hub is 

friends. Featured fun includes Hudson 


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Valley Dock Dogs, Beantown Disc Dogs, pet adoption by a local pet 

rescue, Doggie Fun Zone obstacle 

course, and much more. The two 

day event also features live music 

throughout both days performed by 

a variety of local artists, food and 

craft vendors. Yes, this is a dog 

friendly event. Woof! Saturday 

evening live music and fireworks at 

The Hub on Brant Lake. Go to our 

Facebook page for scheduling of 

next June’s events. Sure to be bigger 

and better! 

and cook to order crepes are calling 

you – take the morning off 

from work if you have to (in fact, 

bring your boss!). 

Benefits of shopping at 

the Farmers Market 

• The fruits and vegetables are 

grown locally and picked when 

perfectly ripened. This enhances 

the taste, texture, and aroma of 

the produce. 

• Often, market prices are lower than at grocery stores. 

• Our existing system of food transportation and distribution 

Chestertown Farmers’ Market 

requires enormous amounts of energy and resources. Before 

reaching your table, the average food item in the United States 

June 14-September 20, Wednesdays 10AM -2PM 

will travel 1,300 miles! In fact, only about 10% of the fossil fuel 

What better way to enjoy a summer day in the Adirondacks energy used in the world’s food system is used for production. 

than to visit a local Farmers’ Market?! You can find a Farmers’ The other 90% goes into packaging, transportation, and marketing 

Market virtually every day of the week throughout the Southern 

of the food. All this inefficiency creates many environmental 

Adirondack Region and one of the best is the Chestertown problems. 

Farmers’ Market held on Wednesdays from 10AM to 2PM at the 

• Shopping at the Farmers Market benefits the local farmer and 

Chester Municipal Center on Main Street (Route 9), Chestertown. 

strengthens your local community. 

Fresh produce from local farms, honey, maple syrup, fresh fish and 

meats, and baked goods all from local farms and businesses will • Since our selection is picked at the peak of the season, nutrients, 

and phytochemicals will be more abundant. Hippocrates 

tempt your taste buds. Jewelry, hand crafts, soaps, pottery, wood 

crafts and so many other absolutely necessary, must have, authentic 

said, “Let food be your medicine.” 

Adirondack souvenirs are available. LIVE MUSIC every week • Listen to some incredible local music talent! 


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Horicon – Hidden Treasure of Warren County 

You can always find a peaceful 

place in Horicon – to fish, paddle, 

hike, bike or just do nothing. Tucked 

between Schroon Lake and Lake 

George, Horicon has wild land in every 

direction and more lakes and ponds 

than any other town in the county. 

Horicon is comprised of two hamlets, 

Brant Lake and Adirondack, situated off 

the beaten path. Horicon, once a sleepy 

country town, is being discovered as 

one of nature’s little gems. 

Brant Lake, Schroon Lake, Schroon 

River and a myriad of quiet ponds 

and creeks are accessible by public 

boat launches and winding country 

roads. Old-fashioned country stores are 

located in both hamlets as well as public 

beaches. The picturesque Mill Pond in 

Brant Lake is the perfect spot for a stroll 

or picnic. 

Fishing from a boat, bridge, shoreline or 

the middle of the stream should satisfy 

any angler. Hike trails into quiet ponds 

of the southern reaches of the Pharoah 

Lake Wilderness to camp, canoe, kayak 

or just commune with the wonder of 

nature. New this year is the Brant Lake 

Bike Park at The Hub on Mill Pond. 

This professionally designed mountain 

bike trail system challenges riders 

with 10 kilometers of trails. Winter 

brings ice fishing, cross country skiing, 

snowshoeing or snowmobiling on wellgroomed 

trails. 

The pace may be a little slower 

sometimes but that’s the way we like it 

and doesn’t that sound like just what 

you are looking for? 

Quiet and serene 

The hamlet of Brant Lake surrounds a picturesque 

mill pond 

Bikers outside The Hub bike shop 

The Town of Horicon is 

located in the northeastern 

boundary of Warren County, 

settled in early 1800s and 

incorporated March 29, 1838 

from portions of Bolton and 

Hague with total of 71.8 

square miles. During the 

Civil War, the town held 

the proud distinction of 

providing more volunteer 

soldiers in proportion to the 

population than any other 

town in NYS with only one 

man being drafted. The 

Horicon Museum affords the 

visitor a look into the past: 

the early settlers, their homes, 

churches, industries, boarding 

houses and special occasions. 

The displays in this restored, 

19th-century farmhouse give 

a glimpse into the lives of 

those who lived in an earlier 

time. There are many items 

reflecting the local history and 

the Civil War. 

“Horicon is off the beaten 

path of historical events, but 

its development through the 

spirit and help of her people is 

a fine example of community 

life.” 

- Helen Persons, past Horicon 

historian 

www.HoriconNY.gov 



Places to Visit In Horicon 

The Heintzelman Library, Brant Lake 

Construction began in 1906 and was completed the following 

year for this distinctively rustic building. The Library 

served the town of Horicon 

until 2001, when a new facility 

was opened in the new 

Town Hall. Located on Mill 

Pond, the building is now on 

the NYS Registry of Historical 

Buildings and awaits final approval 

from the National Registry. 

Today. 

The Town of Horicon Historical Society Museum, Brant 

Lake 

The Museum affords the visitor a look into the past: the early 

settlers, their homes, churches, industries, boarding houses 

and special occasions. The displays in the nine room restored 

19th century farmhouse show a 

glimpse into the lives of those 

living in an earlier time. Tuesday 

July 10th, 2018, DEC Wildlife 

Biologist, Carl Herzog presents 

“Bats in the Adirondacks” 

and what’s being done to protect 

them. Tuesday August 7, 2018, 

join Martin Podskoch & Laurie 

Rankin as they share the history and lore of Adirondack 

Fire Towers and how they are being preserved. Don’t miss the 

4th Annual Shindig, Saturday August 11, to benefit the 1881 

Church Restoration. horiconhistory.com 

The Town of Horicon Historical Society Museum Annex, 


In 1881, seven Adirondack community families contributed 

funds, material and labor to build a church on land donated 

by Mr. Wells who owned the Tannery and General Store. The 

building stood unused since the 1990’s. Today, work has begun 

in earnest to restore this beautiful building as the Historical 

Society Museum Annex. 

Town Parks in Adirondack & Brant Lake 

With everything you could want to enjoy a summer day, 

athletic fields, picnic areas, playgrounds for the kids. The 

Town Park in Adirondack serves up tennis courts, basketball 

and bocce ball! In Brant Lake you’ll find picnic areas, playground 

for kids, and an top notch athletic field. 

YMCA Adirondack Outreach, Brant Lake 

A Year-round multi-generational program center with the 

focus on clearing away barriers for youth to be successful, to 

eliminate generational 

poverty 

and to serve 

theunmet needs 

of all ages. 


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The Lazy Moose Garden Market, Brant Lake 

An old fashioned country store in our area. Cafe & Deli, 

annuals, perennials and garden supplies in their 4 greenhouses. 

www.thelazymoosegardenmarket.com 

The Hub, Brant Lake 

Part bike shop, part cafe, part wine & beer bar and lots of 

bike riding. Hike the Bartonville Mountain trail, directly behind 

The Hub, for stunning views of Brant Lake. 

New this summer - The Brant Lake Bike Park, a professionally 

designed mountain bike trail system on over 200 diverse 

acres www.thehubadk.com 

The Adirondack General Store, Adirondack 

Breakfast, Lunch & now Dinners. Complete deli, groceries, 

fishing tackle, Adirondack Country Crafts, gifts and wood 

furniture. www.ADKgeneralstore.com 

Fill-Er-Up, Brant Lake 

Original restored and reproductions of gas pumps, island 

lights and meters, retro signs, racks and oil cans, clocks and 

thermometers and much more! www.fill-er-up.com 

Palmer Brothers Marina, Brant Lake 

A full service marina located on Brant Lake. Your place for 

gas, motor boat and row boat rentals. Open year around for 

both boats and snowmobiles. www.palmerbrosmarina.business.site 

E-Z Marine & Storage, Brant Lake 

New boats, pre-owned boats, runabouts, fishing cruisers, jet 

skis and of course - pontoons. Boat rentals, supplies, repair 

service, motor sales, dock sales and rentals, indoor and outdoor 

winter and summer storage and trailer inspections. www. 

ezmarineandstorage.com 

Ridin’ Hy, Brant Lake 

Horse back riding, 

boating, swimming, fishing, 

rodeos, indoor heated 

pool, archery, tennis, basketball, 

shuffleboard, hay 

rides beachside campfires 

or just plain relaxing. 

www.ridinhy.com 

Jimbo’s Club At The Point, Brant Lake 

From weddings to fine dining to 

conferences and retreats…Jimbo’s 

combines rustic chic with New 

York sophistication. www.jimbosclub.com 

Stuck In The Mud Pottery, 

Brant Lake 

Explore creativity through clay. 

Located on Mill Pond in Brant 

Lake for beautiful, had-picked 

home goods, pottery and gifts. 

www.stuckinthemudpottery.com 

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OUTDOOR DECK | BREAKFAST SERVED ALL DAY 

Dinner will be Served; watch our Facebook for dates and times 

Anticipating Our Wine & Beer License Soon! 

Breakfast & lunch 

served daily 

Homebaked goods 

Take-out & catering 

Authentic Since 1855 

NEW MENU ITEMS AND DAILY SPECIALS 

Full deli with Boar’s 

Head Meats 

Gifts, groceries, 

seasonal toys 

ATM, propane, ice 

Owners: Maureen & Robert Diaz 

899 East Shore Drive • Adirondack, NY 12808 

www.ADKgeneralstore.com • 518-494-4408 

Tin Teepee, Brant Lake 

A family campground located on 125 acres of privately 

owned land with a 40 acre pond and miles of hiking trails to 

explore. The Cafe and deli has become a favorite for visitors 

and locals with daily specials. www.tinteepeecampground.com 

Adirondack Pines Bed & Breakfast, Adirondack 

The 1837 country farm house where you’ll find vacation 

lodging at its most serene, or choose one of the private 3 bedroom 

cabin rentals. www.adirondackpines.com 

Raymond’s Cottages, Brant Lake 

Snuggled against the mountain background are 3 cottage 

vacation rentals. Once the site of the Palisades Hotel, enjoy 

the view and relax on the beautiful, natural sand beach. Clay 

tennis court, shuffleboard, horseshoes and croquet. www.raymondscottages.com 

Sunset Mountain Lodge, Brant Lake 

The main lodge has 10 nicely appointed rooms, a full commercial 

kitchen, dining room, a large gathering room and a picturesque 

porch. 6 housekeeping cottages are available weekly. 

www.sunsetmountainlodge.com 

Hillcrest Cottages, Brant Lake 

Nestled alongside the peaceful outlet of Brant Lake are 4 

rustic cottages located directly across the road from a sandy 

beach. www.hillcrestcottagesbrantlake.com 

Old-Fashioned General Store 

“Come experience 

the Adirondacks of yesteryear” 

Garden Center • General Store • Gourmet 

Fresh Cider Donuts • Deli • Hardware • Kids 

ADK Gifts and so much more! 

www.thelazymoosegardenmarket.com 

6499 State Rte 8 

Brant Lake, NY 12815 

518-494-4039-ph 

518-494-2141-fax 



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20km of single track boasting a variety of challenging experiences 

at Ski Bowl Park, including the newly constructed Long Trail. 

Whitewater rafting on the 

mighty Hudson River, Spring, 

Summer & Fall. 

Courtesy of Jim Swedberg 

Andrea Hogan 



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For Arts, Education & Community Gatherings 

Dedicated to serving the Residents of and 

Visitors to this Community by providing 

Cultural, Educational, Recreational, and Social 

opportunities for all ages. 

See list of performances, gallery receptions and 

special events and connect to learn more. 

228 Main St., North Creek | 518-251-2505, x128 

info@tannerypondcenter.org 

www.tannerypondcenter.org 


 

“A true GEM in our 

community. Great 

performances 

and art exhibits! ” 

– Scott W. 

@tannerypondcommunitycenter 

@tannery_pond 

@tannery_pond 

Photo credit: Dave Warner, Lake George Music Festival 

johnsburg 

The Historic Town of Jonsburg is a four-season Adirondack destination 

located along the Hudson River and surrounding NY’s premier ski 

destination—Gore Mountain. You can trace the Town of Johnsburg’s 

history back to hearty settlers who made a living logging, mining and 

running tanneries. Today, the Town of Johnsburg is a lively oasis and 

perfect jumping off spot to explore the Adirondacks. 

Year round, visitors will enjoy exploring the seven Hamlets that make 

up the town—Wevertown, Riparius, Sodom, Garnet Lake, Bakers Mills, 

North River and North Creek. North Creek is the most visible Town of 

Johnsburg hamlet due to its Main Street with quaint shops and restaurants 

The Tannery Pond Community Center in North Creek offers theater, concerts 

and gallery displays. 

In winter, thousands of skiers trek to Gore Mountain which offers the 

largest vertical drop in the eastern US. The spring thaw releases Maple 

sap and the chance to see area Sugar Houses producing real Maple syrup. 

The spring also brings migrating birds back to the forests and birdwatchers 

flock to the area. Adventure seekers also flock to the area for the 

white water rafting and kayaking on the Hudson River. 

Summer brings warm days and cool nights to the region and campers, 

hikers, boaters and other vacationers who find the Town of Johnsburg 

is the perfect Adirondack location. Changing leaf colors transforms the 

Town of Johnsburg into a fall foliage destination. Visitors can take the 

Gore Mountain gondola and view the fall splendor throughout the Adirondacks. 

For more information about the Town of Johnsburg, visit www.gorechamber.com 

or call 518-251-2612. 

“Arts Support Community at Tannery Pond” 

Tannery Pond Community Center was built in 2002 to provide 

residents and visitors with cultural, educational, recreational, and social 

opportunities. The building was paid for by the generosity of 

Woody and Elise Widlund, who gifted it to the Town of Johnsburg. It 

features a state-of-the-art 160 seat auditorium with excellent acoustics, 

an art exhibit space, and several meeting rooms. 

Tannery Pond Center, a nonprofit organization, manages use of 

the venues in the center for the Town of Johnsburg, operates the Widlund 

Gallery with monthly exhibits, and presents many cultural, live 

performance and educational events for all ages. It is a wonderful 

place to meet, strut your stuff (artistic talents, that is), view incredible 

exhibits, and attend performances by Grammy-nominees and 

outstanding regional talent. 

August 24-25 – Local. 

Logging. Live! along the 

Hudson is a celebration of 

logging, past and present. 

The program will include 

History of Logging Presentation, 

Widlund Gallery 

Reception for Logging Art & Artifacts, Dave Ruch & Canal Street 

String Band, Loggers Parade, The Log Jammers, The Logger - Comedian 

Rusty DeWees, demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and 

children’s activities. Activities will take place at both the Tannery 

Pond Community Center and Riverfront Park. Tickets can be purchased 

in advance or at the door for the evening performances, all 

other activities are FREE and Kid and family friendly. 

Visit www.tannerypondcenter.org or email info@tannerypondcenter.org 

for more information and to subscribe to emails about upcoming 

exhibits, concerts, and special events. Interested artists are 

encouraged to visit the website for information about exhibiting their 

own work in the Widlund Gallery. 


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Whitewater Rafting | Hiking | Paddling | Mountain Biking | Downhill Skiing | Tubing 

XC Skiing | Nature Watching | Scenic Train Rides | Garnet Mine Tours | Festivals | Concerts 

Art | Unique Shopping | Great Restaurants | Diverse Lodging 


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For those late-night snackers: Burgers, Soups, & Salads 

Full Bar • Local Breweries • Blackboard Specials 

We’ll serve you the burger your 

doctor doesn’t want you to have! 

THE BARKING SPIDER 

518.251.9911 • 302 Main St., North Creek, NY 

Classic Car Show & Cruise 

July 6, Aug 3 & Sept 7, 5PM at The Hub 

July 20, Aug 17 & Sept 15, 5PM at 

The Panther Mountain Inn 

It’s not summer without a Classic Car Show happening 

somewhere, and North Warren has SIX of them! Bring 

your Model-T, Barracuda, Mustang GT Convertible 

or converted VW bug (Yes, we’ve had all of these at 

our Car Shows!) and cast your vote for the evening’s 

‘best of show.’ The Hub is located on the Mill Pond, 

Route 8, Brant Lake and features great food, live music 

and a fun atmosphere. Panther Mountain Inn, located 

on Main Street in Chestertown, is centrally located 

so you can 

walk around 

town and 

still enjoy 

the cars. At 

dusk, cars 

take off for a 

quick cruise 

around town 

for one final ‘show-off.’ 

Adirondack Spirits 

Fine Wines 

& Liquors 

You’re invited to our 

Wine Tastings 

Every Saturday 

from 2pm–6pm 

Enjoy a Free Sample of our 

Wine of the Week 

Join our 

Customer Loyalty 

Program for Monthly Discounts! 

Red Tag Discounts 

Offering even more savings! 

10% OFF 

Any wine by the case 

Mix and Match 

Your favorite brand 

name liquors at 

warehouse prices! 

Chilled Wines & Prosecco 

available 

Always 

personal 

service 

Monday–Thursday 9:30–8pm 

Friday & Saturday 9:30–9pm 

July and August, Sundays 12–6pm 

Main St., North Creek, NY 

All credit cards accepted 

518-251-3898 

AdirondackSpirits@frontiernet.net 



274 Main St. 518.955.7621 

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...bridging a gap between trendy and classic to encompass 

what is timeless, whimsical, distinctive and lovely. 

A focus on locally made soaps, textiles, jewelry, local fine art 

& pottery. Here too you will find organic artisan-blended bulk 

tea & accessories. 

bVCellars 

Wine Club Memberships Available 

barVino 

Call 855-846-7365 • Goremountainlodge.com 

272 Main Street, North Creek 

Tues. - Sat. • 4 - 10 pm 

www.barvinonorthcreek.com 



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Everything for 

the homeowner 

From windows and doors and all other 

building materials to lumber. paint, 

hardware, power and hand tools, rental 

equipment, lawn and garden products, 

electrical needs, wood stove supplies, light 

fixture, household and auto products and 

more, we provide everything a 

big box offers plus, knowledgeable staff 

and the convenience of being 

around the comer.” 

10,000 sq. ft. of 

hardware & building supplies 

Everything for 

the contractor 

From lumber, trusses, roaring. garage 

doors. sheetrock. gutters, culver pipes, 

septic tank, windows and doors and 

all other building materials to 

paint. concrete, drywells, generators, 

hardware, power and hand tools, rental 

equipment and everything else you 

need to get your job done fast and right. 

At T.C. Murphy, we know wood. You can 

be ,sure that all milling and trusses are 

done to exact specifications. 

Kitchen & Bathroom 

Design Showroom 

T.C. Murphy Kitchen and Bath is a 

full service kitchen and bath design 

center catering to contractors and 

homeowners throughout the 

Adirondack North Country. We 

provide start to furnish expertise 

whether you’re building your first 

kitchen or remodeling. 

Lawn & Garden Supplies • Electrical Supplies 

Pre-built Stairs • Hardware • Lumber • Plywood 

Insulation • Mason Supplies • Household Supplies 

Custom Roof Trusses • Kitchen & Bath Design 

Pre-finished Paneling • Rental Equipment 

Treated Lumber • Roofing • Paint Sheetrock 

Screen Repair • Floor Coverings • Plumbing Fixtures 

Windows & Doors • Propane Tank Refill 

The right tools 

for the job! 

Our rental department will provide you 

with the correct tool to get that job done 

fast. From ladders, nail guns, sanders, 

paint sprayers to water pumps, pressure 

washers, post hole diggers, scaffolding, 

brush hogs, cement mixers and more, 

we have all your construction needs! 

Don’t have room? 

We have self storage! 

Our clean and spacious storage facilities 

offers over 9,500 sq. ft of storage area. 

From boats to antiques, a room or a whole 

house, we hare a variety of sizes from 

5’x5’ to 10’x30’ to fit your needs 

and budget! 



Exceptional 

Lodging in the 

Adirondacks 

264 Main St. North Creek, NY 12853 

518.251.2451 

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If These Platforms Could Talk! 

Sure we’re located in the heart of all 

Adirondack Mountain activities including skiing, 

we really can’t blame it if you decide to stay inside. 

located within the town of North Creek featuring~ 

5 Railroad Place, North Creek, NY 

Museum is open Memorial Day Weekend – July 1st 

Saturday & Sunday –12:00–4:00 

July 1st – October 12th Friday–Tuesday 12:00–4:00 

Groups & Schools – Call for private tours 518-251-5842 

Admission is FREE! Donations gladly accepted.. 

For more information, please see our website @ 

www.northcreekdepotmuseum.com 

Gas wood stoves, Private Jacuzzis, Great Room,WiFi, 

Game tables,walk to restaurants & shops, 1 mile from 

adirondackalpinelodge.com 

Movies By The River Series 2018 

Bring your family, friends, and your lawn chairs to the park 

for Movies by the River this summer! We will feature free family 

friendly movies at dusk on the following dates: 

Friday, July 6th – Wonder Inspiring story of August Pullman 

Friday, July 20th – Coco Hit animated Pixar film for all! 

Thursday, August 2nd – The Greatest Showman 

Inspired by the imagination of P. T. Barnum 

Thursday, August 9th – The Princess Bride 

Visit our facebook page Gem Radio Theatre for more specific 

information, or e-mail us at gemradiotheatre@gmail.com. 

Come early to play frisbee, toss a ball, or listen to tunes before 

the movie. Find out the latest events happening in town and watch 

a cartoon before the movie begins just like in the old days at your 

hometown theater. Refreshments will be available for purchase. 

In case of rain, the movie will be played in the Kellogg Barn right 

next to the park. See you at the Riverfront Park this summer! 


Music By The River Series 2018 

The annual summer Music by the River free concert series 

begins this year on 

July 14 – TBA 

July 28 – Stony Creek Band 

August 11 – Willie Playmore Band 

August 25 – Knot Dead Band 

Summer concerts will take place at 

Riverfront Park on Railroad Place on the 

banks of the Hudson River from 6-9pm 

Bring chairs, blankets, coolers or whatever 

you need for an evening of great 

music. 

Music by the River is sponsored by 

the North Creek Business Alliance with 

help from Town of Johnsburg Occupancy Tax. 


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Olympic Regional Development Authority and 

Town of Johnsburg Working Together to Bring 

Economic Development to The Region 

Gore Mountain recently amended its UMP report which includes 

projects from trail widening to new lifts and upgrades to 

existing facilities. 

Summer 2018 work 

includes enlarging of the 

snowmaking pond and 

improvements to the beginner 

slopes. Modifications 

to the traffic pattern 

for shuttles are also on the 

list of improvements. This 

summer visitors should see 

construction begun on an 

extension to the Tannery 

Restaurant which will allow 

larger functions and 

weddings, a perfect venue for hosting gatherings. Mountain administrators 

have also proposed lift replacements including High 

Peaks, Sunway, and Ski Bowl Chair Lift. Long term plans at Ski 

Bowl Park include a zip coaster, high ropes course and tubing hill. 

Gore’s General Manager James “Bone” Bayse commented 

that “Gore Mountain’s unique partnership with the Town of Johnsburg 

and its North Creek Ski Bowl is one that is very special to 

us. The fact that visitors and residents can start and end their day 

of skiing at the Bowl adds variety to their experience, and it brings 

their winter adventure physically closer to the businesses of the 

Gore Mountain Region. We are actively communicating with area 

stakeholders about moving our summer operations there, which is 

an opportunity 

that could build 

upon the winter 

success story 

already started. 

There is so 

much potential 

for the Town of 

Johnsburg, and 

in working together 

as a forward-thinking 

community, lots that Gore Mountain and the region could accom- 


plish as a team. Anchor attractions, enhanced food 

and beverage experiences, and new events could 

help make the North Creek Ski Bowl an enticing 

year-round recreation destination. As we continue 

with the permitting process, and as more information 

and ideas are exchanged, we look forward to 

furthering plans and projects. 

We are making tremendous improvements to 

our snowmaking 

cap 

a b i l i t i e s 

for the 18- 

19 season, 

and these upgrades will 

benefit terrain throughout 

the entire resort, including 

at the Ski Bowl. We will 

host more of the well-attended 

Nordic events that 

we have developed for 

competitive and local racers, 

and we will continue increasing the awareness and improving 

the access of the interconnect. Most importantly, we will continue 

to provide a welcoming and well-maintained venue at the Ski 

Bowl for everyone to enjoy.” 

Johnsburg Supervisor Andrea Hogan commented “As a community, 

we are incredibly excited about the future of the Ski 

Bowl. We have a lot happening, working closely with ORDA. She 

went on to say, “More work is being done in the park to expand 

the mountain biking and the trail system, and community and park 

committees are working hard to ensure success for all.” 

Johnsburg locals, Bob & Kelly Nessle say a project to create 

a New York State Museum of Skiing & Ski Hall of Fame 

in North Creek is still in the beginning stages. “The feasibility 

results were fairly optimistic,” Kelly Nessle said. “It said we 

would get 25,000 visitors per year. 

The Olympic Region Development Authority (ORDA) has 

proposed about $19 million in improvements for a portion of 

the Ski Bowl Recreation Area and has estimated it would bring 

about 40,000 visitors to the North Creek area in the summer. 

The feasibility study projected about $1.2 million in sales at 

the museum, which would also account for 17 jobs. Overall, a 

museum would result in over $3 million in activity. 

Last May, the Town of Johnsburg agreed to lease one to 

three acres near Route 28 of the Ski Bowl Recreation Area to 

the museum. The resolution authorizing the lease says the precise 

location would be identified later. 

“We’re looking for several million dollars to build and sustain 

the system,” Bob Nessle said. 

Johnsburg Supervisor Andrea Hogan said she was excited at 

the prospects. “New York state is rich in ski history and Johnsburg 

itself has been the site of some industry firsts. It would 

certainly add to the experience of anyone visiting the area. I 

would like to see the town support this initiative, and last year’s 

agreement to lease property is a good start,” Hogan said. 


Rafting On The Hudson: Family 

Fun to High Adventure 

Whitewater Rafting on the Hudson River is a 17 mile wilderness 

adventure. We begin on the Indian River and continue through 

the Hudson River Gorge. With great whitewater and spectacular 

Adirondack scenery, it is the longest stretch of whitewater in New 

York and is considered the “Grand Daddy” of N.Y. rivers. 

The Hudson 

River rafting season 

begins in April 

and runs into October. 

Spring is “Big 

Water” season. It 

will provide you 

with all the excitement 

and heart 

pumping adrenaline 

you can handle. 

As we move into late Spring and early Summer, water levels 

and weather conditions mellow a bit. The river becomes a perfect 

trip for anyone with an adventurous spirit. When rafting on the 

Hudson began, this was the end of rafting for the year, but now, 

when Summer arrives, dam releases on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 

and Sunday, insure that the excitement continues. The warm 

weather and guaranteed whitewater provides an ideal adventure 

for the entire family. 

In the Fall rafting continues through Columbus Day and the 

gorge is turned into an aurora of scenic splendor not to be missed. 

Hudson River Adventure Center 

Rafting may have drawn you to the North River/ North Creek 

area, but it is just one of many exciting activities in this beautiful, 

and less crowded part of the Adirondacks. The Hudson River Adventure 

Center, located at our rafting base in North River, allows 

you to expand your Adirondack adventure. We have an Aerial 

Ropes and Zip-Line course, a wooded paintball area, canoes for 

guided and unguided adventures, and more. Allow us to help plan 

your adventure vacation in the Adirondacks. 

Adirondack River Outfitters 

ARO Adventures 

800 525-RAFT (7238) 

aroadventures.com 

Whitewater 

Rafting 

Hudson River, a 

17 Mile wilderness 

adventure 

ARO is NY State’s 

Premier Outfitter 

Providing Family Fun 

to High Adventure 

Since 1980 

Adventure 

Center 

with Aerial Ropes 

and Zip Line Course 

Paint Ball Forest 

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A Day of Adventure… A Lifetime of Memories 

North River, NY Near Lake George (35 min) 


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Ski Bowl Park Trail System 


The Ski Bowl Park in North Creek is a four season destination. 

In the spring, summer and fall it is the starting point for 15 miles 

of hiking trails and 20 Kilometers of single track mtn. bike trails. 

In the winter the Park is operated by Gore Mtn. Ski Center which 

runs two lifts, the Hudson Chair and the Village Lift, to service 

great terrain and connect with the rest of Gore Mtn.’s alpine ski 

center. In addition to alpine skiing Gore Mtn. Ski Center makes 

snow and grooms 

trails for Nordic Skiing 

in the Bowl. The 

Park’s trail system 

also connects to 10 

miles of “ride up, ski 

down” backcountry 

ski trails that have shuttle service provided by the North Creek 

Business Alliance on snowy weekends in the winter. Snowshoeing 

is available on the Ski Bowl 

Loop and Ski Bowl Connector trails. 

For the snowless six months of the year bikers and hikers have 

access to some incredible experiences. Don’t worry about getting 

lost the trail system has kiosks with large maps at the entrances 

and you- are-here maps at key locations on the Ski Bowl Loop 

and color coded trail markers on each trail. 

Bikers - Have 15 17 Kilometers of single track riding designed 

to give the intermediate and experts a variety of challenging experiences. 

1. Ski 

Bowl 

Loop 

Trail 

is the 

single track 

m u l t i - u s e 

trail that allows 

you 

access to the 

bike specific trails up on the mountain and to Main Street by way 

of the underpass on the Carol Thomas Trail to a cold beer and 

dinner in town. 

2. Trails Hoot and Alternative - provide classic flowing 

single track with rock rides and lots of alternative lines. 

3. Heart Brake - requires the technical expertise and physical 

fitness that old school experts enjoy. 

4. The Long Trail - is the newest addition and longest trail 

in the system. It will be extending to the top of Little Gore for a 

k20km Trails 

Designed 

Just for Mt. 

Biking! 

Mt. Bike! 

k1 Mile From 

Gore Mt! 

Ski Bowl Park | North Creek 

Hike The Schaffer Trail up to Gore Mt. - waterfalls, 

and beautiful views. Maps/Info VisitNorthCreek.com 

Bike The new Ski Bowl Park Trails - Flow trials for 

all ability levels! Maps/Video UpperHudsonTrails.org 

Backcountry Ski Trails including Raymond 

Brook Trail and the “Ride Up - Ski Down” Shuttle 

Bus - North Creek Business Alliance 

VisitNorthCreek.com | UpperHudsonTrails.org 

10 km up and back trip, that 

is a fun ride up then provides 

750 feet of vertical fun on 

the 5 km downride with and 

has the banks, rollers, tree 

gaps and momentum drops to 

make it your favorite ride. 

5. Ski Bowl Connector 

Trail climbs up to 

the Lower Raymond Brook 

Trail, with Lower Raymond 

Brook being a very fast expert 

downhill trail ending at 

the Rt. 28 trailhead which 

means you should ride down 

the north end of main street to 

get some cold hydration after the thrilling decent. 

6. On-the-Rocks is a sessions trail that has many technical 

rock riding challenges which insures you won’t ride it all the 

first time. 

VisitNorthCreek.org 



The Sanford Line 

In 1942 the US government started an extension of the rail 

line between North Creek and the Tahawus Mine to haul Titanium 

for the World War II war effort. Before that time, Titanium was 

shipped from India to the US but that supply was cut off due to 

shipping restrictions caused by war. 

The new rail line to Tahawus was dubbed the Sanford Line. 

The 30-mile extension was estimated at $2.5 million but ended 

up totaling $4.5 million because of extra building costs due to the 

mountainous terrain and Hudson River crossing. 

While the Sanford Line was being constructed, National Lead 

Company built a new mill complex on Sanford Lake in 1941-42. 

The mill produced titanium dioxide and iron oxide at the Tahawus 

location. 

In 1944 the first train ran to Tahawus/Sanford Lake. The first 

diesel-electric locomotives on the Delaware &Hudson Railroad 

were purchased for this branch. 

Mine owner/operator National Lead Industries extracted and 

shipped 40 million tons of titanium via the Sanford Line until the 

mine closed in 1989. 

Older Rail Riders on the trains that brought materials out of 

the mine say it is, without doubt, one of the most beautiful stretches 

of track in the country. And for many years no one could see it. 

However, in 2017 Revolution Rail Co opened up this magnificent 

line for you. 

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Explore The Adirondacks By Railbike! 

See the Adirondacks in a brand-new way this summer with 

Revolution Rail Co.’s railbike tours! 

Founders Robert Harte and Michael Dupee launched Revolution 

Rail Co. in 2017, with a goal of sharing the railbiking experience 

with everyone who loves the Adirondacks. 

“We are excited to build on a terrific first year and share this 

fun family activity with even more people in 2018,” said Harte. 

“It’s such a fantastic way to get outside, get a little exercise, 

and experience the Adirondacks in a way that you just can’t ottherwise,” 

added Dupee. 

This innovative new excursion business operates out of the 

historic North Creek Railroad Station. Once railbikers check in at 

the station, they take a short shuttle bus ride 5 miles north of town 

to the tour launch point. After a safety briefing, tour leaders take 

the railbikers further north on a 7 mile round trip adventure. The 

tour takes riders through the beautiful Adirondack forest along the 

banks of the Hudson River, and then over the Hudson on a spectacular 

trestle bridge, where railbikers take a short break before 

turning for home, returning to the launch point and boarding the 

shuttle bus for the ride back to the station. 

Ride through the woods and over the Hudson River 

on a 200-foot trestle bridge. 

Railbikes designed and manufactured in Vermont. 

Travel on track never before open to passengers 

3 Railroad Place, North Creek, NY 12853 

30 minutes from Lake George 

Railbikers may choose to reserve two-seat (tandem) or fourseat 

(quad) bikes, depending on the size of their party. Total trip 

Book online or call 518-251-2345 

time is approximately two hours and fifteen minutes. Tours are 

offered at 1030, 1230, 230, and 430 daily, with additional time 

slots and special events added throughout the summer. Revolution WWW.REVRAIL.COM 

Rail is open seven days a week between June 20 and Labor Day 

and Thursdays through Sundays after Labor Day. 


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North Creek Farmers Market 

Returns to Riverfront Park 

After a brief hiatus, the North Creek Farmers Market returns 

to Riverfront Park this year and is expanding its hours. The decision 

to move the market back to its original location--Riverfront 

Park-- was based on having better amenities there and newly 

paved off-street parking. June 21 through the end of September 

the market will be from held 2-6pm Thursday afternoons. Market 

organizers say the market will be centered around the northern 

pavilion next the yellow restored stables building. New signage 

with a bright vegetable logo will direct to the new location. 

Besides locally grown vegetables, market organizers say vendors 

will have wine and vinegars, maple products, jams, crafts 

and more. North Creek Farmers Market is a “Producers’ Market” 

which requires 

vendors to produce 

what they 

are selling. Live 

music and kids’ 

activities will 

encourage attendees 

to linger 

in the park and 

enjoy the setting 

which is steps 

away from the 

Hudson River. 

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New owners at Garnet Hill Lodge, Jim and Frances Rucker, 

are revitalizing this storied Adirondack resort. Jim Rucker says, 

“My family and I are very familiar with Garnet Hill having owned 

a house there for more than 15 years. We are very excited to open 

the next chapter with this historic property and my family and I 

are looking forward to being thoughtful stewards of the Lodge for 

many years to come.” 

The main Loghouse building at Garnet 

Hill Lodge was built in 1937 by Frank 

Hooper, a local garnet mine owner, for 

Hooper’s son-in-law, as a guest house and 

restaurant. The Loghouse is a log structure 

built in the classic Adirondack Camp style. 

It has kept that charm to this day and walking 

into the Loghouse takes you back to 

more tranquil times. The large fireplace in 

the guest lounge made of local stone, sparkles 

with nuggets of garnet and invites visitors 

to sit back and relax. The new owners 

have already started to upgrade the facilities 

at the Lodge but according to Jim and Frances are keen to retain 

the historic charm of this unique property. 

Guests staying at Garnet Hill Lodge are able to enjoy the many 

opportunities for outdoor activities that the Adirondack Mountains 

offer. Jim Rucker, an outdoor enthusiast says that “one of 

the things that makes Garnet Hill Lodge such a special place is 

the opportunity for four season outdoor activities, right from the 

front door.” Without leaving the Lodge campus visitors can hike, 

swim, paddle, fish, ride mountain bikes, play tennis or just sit 

back in an Adirondack chair to relax and 

read a book. For those who wish to venture 

further, the Siamese Ponds Wilderness 

area is accessible from the Lodge 

campus and offers endless opportunities 

for more strenuous excursions. 

Over the years, Garnet Hill has become 

nationally known for the excellence 

of its cross country skiing, both trails and 

programs. It is widely acknowledged to 

be one of the very best nordic ski centers 

in the country. Winter opens up 50 km 

of beautifully groomed cross-country ski 

trails, countless miles of backcountry and snowshoe trails and it’s 

only 15 minutes to downhill skiing at Gore Mountain. 

The Loghouse is perfectly located on a gentle hill overlooking Whatever the season, Garnet Hill Lodge envelopes you in a 

a beautiful pristine lake, with miles of private ski and hiking trails relaxed and free mountain lifestyle. It is a refuge from the pace 

and surrounded by forever wild protected state land. The Loghouse 

is the focal point of a special place that offers guests and enjoying life lived on simpler terms. 

and pressure of everyday life where guests can relax and unwind, 

visitors options for activity as well as rest and relaxation. 


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Garnet Mine Tours 

Fun for Everyone! 

garnetminetours.com 

Explore! Learn! Shop! 

Explore the mine & discover 

your own precious garnets. 

Learn about mining history & geology 

Shop the Gore Mountain Mineral Shop: jewelry, 

gems, science & nature toys 

Group tours are welcome! 

Open through Labor Day: 

Monday – Saturday: 9:30 – 5 

Sunday: 11 – 5 

Open fall weekends 

through Sunday, October 7, 2018 

1126 Barton Mines Road 

North River, NY 12856 | 518-251-2706 

Only 35 minutes 

from Lake George! 

Garnet History 

The Town of Johnsburg enjoyed a “garnet-rush” 

starting back in 1878 when Henry Hudson Barton came to North 

Creek in search of a better abrasive. Miners, prospectors and 

geologists explored the mountains of Johnsburg and adjacent 

Indian Lake. The target of their search was the rich deposits of 

garnet commonly knows as the “Adirondack Ruby” the official 

NYS gem stone. Like the diamond, garnet can serve dual roles. 

If it is a clear, uncracked crystal, it can be faceted to produce a 

beautiful gem stone, if imperfect, garnet can make an excellent 

industrial abrasive. With the help of local people, Barton found 

an outstanding source of garnet on Gore Mountain. 

After Barton’s visit, garnet was no longer 

a curiosity, but rather a valuable product to be 

mined and used commercially as an abrasive. 

The discovery provided a long term supply 

of the hardest commercial quality garnet ever 

found in the world. With good management, this 

allowed Barton to be the only garnet mining company 

to continue its existence as an important business 

contributing to the economy of Johnsburg. During 

the “hey-days” of garnet mining 

there 

were over 300 people 

involved in the various garnet 

mining activities. Besides Gore 

Mountain many small “handpicking” 

mines were found and mined 

for short periods. The garnet from North Creek 

area is almost as hard as a diamond and it fractures 

into a multitude of sharp cutting edges. As an 

abrasive, garnet has dominated the industrial market 

for over 130 years. 

Today it is possible to visit the world famous 

historic garnet mine site and treasure hunt for your 

own precious garnet gemstones. A talented staff 

conducts the tour on the hour that begins with an 

informative lecture on the history and the geology of 

the Barton Mines and is followed up with instructions 

on how to identify and find your own garnet treasures! 

It is so much fun for all ages! For the shopper, 

exploring the old fashion mineral shop that was 

built in the early 1900’s is another treasure hunting 

experience. The shop is filled with fabulous garnet 

jewelry, garnet gifts for home decorating, science 

and nature 

toys, and 

so much 

more. This 

is a great 


experience 

you should 

not miss. 

Left on 13th 

Lake Road 

1.5 miles to right 

on Casterline 

Rd. and Garnet 

Studio. 



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rafting 

hiking 

snowmobiling 

Indian Lake 

www.indian-lake.com 

1-800-328-LAKE 

518-648-5112 

kayaking 

HIKING 


Indian Lake has over 100 miles of hiking trails for most ages 

and abilities. Hike the Adirondacks the Indian Lake Way with our 

4-3-2-1 Challenge! Select 10 hikes and receive a custom made 

badge when you complete them all. Stop at the Indian Lake 

Chamber of Commerce information building on Main\ Street to 

get your 4-3-2-1 Challenge form and hiking map. 

QUEEN OF HIKES 

OK Slip Falls is the new Queen of all hikes, being one of the 

highest waterfalls in the Adirondacks. The parking area for OK 

Slip Falls located almost 8 miles east of downtown Indian Lake 

on Route 28. Hiking round trip is 6.4 miles. You should allow at 

least a half-day for this hike, especially if you want to linger at 

the falls viewing area or spend time taking lots of pictures along 

the way. 

SNOWMOBLING 

Indian Lake forms the hub of Adirondack snowmobiling with 

access to over 1000 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. Our central 

location makes Indian Lake an ideal place to start and finish 

your snowmobiling adventure. Abundant snowfall often gives us 

a long snowmobiling season from December well into March. Accurate 

and honest snowmobile trail condition reports are always 

available at www.ilsnow.com 

LAKES, PONDS AND RIVERS 

Our region is speckled with dozens of lakes, ponds and rivers 

that offer scenic fishing, kayaking and canoeing opportunities. Indian 

Lake is well known as the White Water Capital of New York 

State, with timed water releases from Lake Abanakee to ensure 

quality rafting from spring to autumn. Power boating can be enjoyed 

on Blue Mountain Lake and Indian Lake. 

CABINS, COTTAGES AND CAMPSITES: 

Indian Lake has quaint cottages and cabins with real Adirondack 

charm that people have stayed at for generations. Many of 

them are on the lake or have scenic mountain views. You can find 

them at www-indian-lake.com. We are also the home of three 

New York State Public Campgrounds at Lake Durant, Lewey 

Lake and Indian Lake Islands. 

Now you and your family can enjoy the scenic hikes in and 

around the Indian Lake area. Select 10 hikes and receive a 

custom-made badge when you complete them all – representing 

the Indian Lake Challenge – the 4 – 3 – 2 – 1 Way. Using 

the Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce Hiking Map, select and 

hike 4 Easy trails (green), 3 Moderate trails (yellow), 2 Difficult 

trails (red) and (1) Either Snowy Mountain or Blue Mountain. 

Document your accomplishments by submitting this document 

along with a photo of yourself with the appropriate destination. 

Present your completed form and photos along with $5 fee to cover 

costs at the Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce office, located 

at 6301 NYS Route 30, to receive your Challenge Badge. (Please 

note: There is no deadline to complete the Indian Lake 4-3-2-1. 

lndian Lake has a lot of great mountain hikes to choose 

from: Blue Mountain, Snowy Mountain, Wakely Mountain, 

Baldface Mountain and Chimney Mountain are the more popular 

ones. But we also have modest-effort, high-reward dark 

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Pine’s Countr y Store 

CAMPING 

Mats, Tents, Tarps 

Fuel, Sleeping Bags 

Rainwear, Propane 

Coleman Products 

True Value Hardware with 

“A Little Bit of Everything” 

SALES & RENTALS 

Bike’s, Mowers, 

Kid Carriers, Tools, 

Kayaks & SUP’s 

Snowshoes & MORE 

FOOTWEAR 

Hi-Tech Hiking Boots 

Wigwam Socks 

Sandals & Flip-Flops 

Aqua Shoes 

Fishing, Beach & Boating Supplies 

Hardware, Gifts & Crafts 

Deer Food • Bird Food • Souvenirs • Tees & Sweats 

Housewares • Life Vests • All-Weather Clothing From Head to Toe 

And Much More... 

“Downtown” Indian Lake, NY • Junction Routes 28 & 30 

Open 7 Days a Week 

518-648-5212 • www.pinescs.com 

horse hikes like Watch Hill. For years, this underrated gem was 

difficult to find. But now, you can easily find the Watch Hill trailhead 

about 7.5 miles south of the town center on Route 30. Much 

of the route is easy hiking terrain before you wind up Watch Hill 

for a short but fairly steep climb. When you get up to the top, just 

keep pressing along the ridge line until you reach the rock ledge. 

You’ll have a partial view of Indian Lake, but the real star of this 

hike is the amazing panoramic mountain view to the west. 

On a clear day, you can easily spot the fire tower on top of 

Snowy Mountain. Just sit down and enjoy the view: 

Waterfalls: 

By now, nearly everyone 

has heard of OK Slip Falls. But 

give Pashley Falls a shot! To 

reach this hidden gem, turn from 

Main Street onto Pelon Road 

across from the school building. 

After a short distance, take the 

right fork and travel down to 

the cul-de-sac parking area. 

Don’t let the lack of a trailhead sign fool you. Walk around the 

metal gate and head down a snowmobile trail down to 

the Cedar River. Then turn right and walk along the 

river until reach the gradually rolling Pashley Falls. 

For hiking maps and more information, stop by the Indian 

Lake Chamber of Commerce Information building in the middle 

of town. We are open 7 days a week during the summer and early 

autumn for your convenience. 


trail motel 

adirondacktrailmotel.com 

OPEN YEAR ROUND 

In the “Heart of the Adirondacks,” our motel is located 

just minutes away from the pristine lakes, mountains 

and trails Indian Lake, New York has to offer. 

6450 RT 28/30 

Indian Lake, New York 

518-648-5044 



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Abanakee Studios 

Located on the shores of Lake Abanakee in a turnof-the-century 

barn, we are home to the Rookery 

Gallery, Abanakee Workshops, and a variety of 

collectibles and unique gifts. Take a break by a lake 

and experience the Adirondacks like never before. 

Your 

community 

screen & 

stage 

Movie 

Tickets 

Adults: $7 

Kids (

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ADIRONDACK LAKES 

CENTER FOR THE ARTS 

Our 2018 Adirondack Lakes 

Summer Theatre Festival 

3 productions at locations around the Adirondack Park 

AT OUR NEW 

LIFE IN THE 

ADIRONDACKS 

EXHIBITION 

MAY 25 - OCTOBER 14 

Talley’s Folly 

July 13-15 

Much Ado 

About Nothing 

July 19-28 

Seussical 

August 2-6 

This year’s festival is sponsored, in part, by NYSCA 

and David Myers in memory of Anne Vaccaro 

Save the dates for these events: 

June 30 - Yard Sale, Auction, Square Dance & Bar-B-Que 

July (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) - AC Summer Kid’s Art Camp 

May - September - Thursdays at 8 am - Yoga 

Check our website for our Concert Series and Classes 

Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts 

3446 NYS Route 28 

Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812 

Phone (518) 352-7715 

www.adirondackarts.org 

INDIAN LAKE, NY 

Where Nature and Culture Collide 

Whitewater Rafting Capital of New York! 

Whitewater Rafting – 

all season 

Quadrathlon – 

Do the Q! - June 16 

Poker Paddle – July 21 

Golf Tournament – August 4 

Adirondack Mountains Antiques Show – 

September 12-16 

Great Adirondack Moose Festival – 

September 22-23 


For more information and to join our 4-3-2-1 

Hiking Challenge, please see our web site: 

www.indian-lake.com 

Town of Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce 

PO Box 724, Indian Lake, NY 12842 

Phone: 1-800-328-LAKE (5253) 

Email: indianlakechamber@frontiernet.net 


Long Lake 

raquette Lake 

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Long Lake has events galore coming up in 2018, our community is 

a giant summer camp for all ages. We offer paddling adventures, hiking 

adventures, competitions, live music and fun ways to create life-long 

memories. 

We kick the summer 

off with a traditional 

4th of July Celebration 

complete with fireworks 

in both Raquette Lake 

and Long Lake as well 

as Kids Games, Bed 

Races and Live Music 

with Grit N Grace a 

modern country, rock 

and dance band to help us celebrate and kick it up a notch. Look for 

them on the Long Lake Town Beach. On July 21, the US Waterski Show 

Team returns to perform their competition-ready performance piece. Human 

pyramids, jumps, and death-defying stunts will be featured. The US 

Waterski Show Teams wows the crowd Saturday, July 21st, Long Lake 

Town Beach 1204 Main Street. Park and ride, parking will be available 

Long Lake Central School and a shuttle bus will be provided. Look for 

snacks and food sold on site. The fun Cardboard Box Floating Competition 

starts at 11am - 1pm so come to Long Lake and stay all day. 

Durant Days in Raquette Lake 

celebrates the birth of Great Camps 

Architecture. Our Adirondack region is steeped with history, the 

evolution of train travel,historic American Iconic financial titans and the 

birthplace of the American Vacation. Do not miss this opportunity to enjoy 

a dining cruise on Raquette and access to Great Camps only available 

during this exclusive weekend Durant Days, August 3rd - 5th. On Friday, 

August 3rd, 2018 there is a special cruise with world-renowned Ragtime 

Pianist Bob Milne Call 315.354-5532 for reservations for the WW 

Durant cruise. Saturday enjoy Live Music with a cappella group Wide 

Variety and a Boat Parade at 7pm followed by Fireworks. On Sunday 

take advantage of a 1/2 price tour of Great Camp Sagamore and Vespers 

on St. Huberts Isle. 

In 2018 Long Lake will be hosting Music by the Lake featuring the 

Orchestra of the Adirondacks, the Lake Placid Sinfonietta on Friday, July 

13th. August sees the Bad Chaperones playing all the hits. All Music By 

the Lake Concerts will be held on the Long Lake Town Beach at 1204 

Main Street. Arrive by boat, car or the nature trail! 

And don’t miss out on our new community favorite, Outdoor Movie 

Nights heading our way on Sunday, July 8th, 22nd & Friday August 10th. 

Long Lake and Raquette Lake are both small Adirondack towns with 

authentic flavor. You don’t need more than the lakes, but there’s plenty to 

explore and see when visiting this area. Find out what it means to go on 

a vacation in the heart of the Adirondacks. Leave your worries at home, 

we’ll take care of the rest. 

Open year-round 

7 days a week, 

serving lunch & dinner 

from 11 am – 9 pm 

20 guest rooms 

518-624-3077 

Summer barbecues 

on Wednesdays 

and 

Saturdays 

www.adirondackhotel.com 

1245 Main St., Long Lake | 518-624-4700 



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A DIFFERENT KIND 

GENERAL STORE 

IF IT’S IN STOCK, WE HAVE IT! 

ADKTRADINGPOST.COM 

LOBSTER 

ROLLS 

EVERY FRIDAY 

PANINIS & 

HOMEMADE SOUPS 

FISHING & 

CAMPING SUPPLIES 

SPECIALTY CHEESES 

FUN & FUNKY GIFTS 

1601 Tupper Road, Long Lake • (518) 624-2357 

2018 EVENTS 

• 2018 Authors Night, 

Tues., Aug 14th 

• 2018 Annual Tent Sale, 

August 16-18th 

• 2018 Oct-Bear-Fest, 

Sat., Oct. 6th 



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minerva 

Visitors looking for a classic Adirondack vacation spot need look no further 

than the Town of Minerva. Located just minutes off the Northway in the 

southern part of Essex County, NY Minerva has been a favorite year-round 

destination and base camp for Adirondack tourist’s since the late 1800’s. In 

fact, the word vacation was coined in the late 1800’s to mean people should 

vacate the cities and move to the mountains for fresh air and relaxation - exactly 

what Minerva offers tourists today. 

Founded by Farming families after the Revolutionary War, Minerva’s 

economic history includes iron mining, tanning, milling and logging. Today 

the focus is on tourism, recreational boat building and forest products. 

Minerva, which was incorporated in 1817, covers 162 square miles with 

over 60% of its land in the “forever wild” ADK Park Preserve. 

Visitors to Minerva will find that Minerva Lake, with its beautiful beach, 

playgrounds, pavilions, campground, bathhouse and food stand serves as the 

hub of town summer activities. The town-wide Minerva Day celebration culminates 

with a vibrant fireworks display at Donnelly Beach, and will take 

place on Saturday, June 30th. Check the Town website at www.townofminerva.com 

for additional details. When the lake freezes over each winter, 

visitors use the lake for ice fishing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and crosscountry 

skiing. 

The Hudson and Boreas Rivers flow through Minerva, providing recreational 

fishing, whitewater rafting and canoeing opportunities. Many toprated 

hiking trails start and end in Minerva including hikes for Moxham 

Mountain, Stony Pond and Blue Ledges. ADK Park land acquisitions in 

2013 added additional camping, hiking, biking, paddling, snowmobiling and 

horseback riding access to lands in northern Minerva which have not been 

open to the public for the past 100 years. Birders and other nature enthusiasts 

should keep Minerva on their radar screens for interesting sightings & species. 

Families with children enjoy Minerva 

Central School’s reputation for 

quality education and the Minerva 

Youth Program’s summer day camp. 

Notable Minerva residents have 

included Solomon Northup (12 Years 

a Slave) and internationally known 

educator Ella Lynch, as well as part 

time residents Ruth Bader Ginsburg 

(who attended Camp Che-Na-Wah) 

and Winslow Homer who stayed at the North Woods Club while painting 

most of his ADK works. 

The summer Concerts in the Park series will open its fourth season on 

June 13th with an encore performance by Double Vision, followed by Fade 

to Blues July 18th and crowd favorite Fingerdiddle for our final concert of 

the season on August 15th. The Concerts take place from 6:30 - 8:30, and 

desserts are offered by the parents of Minerva Central School students at 

each concert. 

If you’re looking for an authentic Adirondack experience or a base camp 

for further adventures, look no further than Minerva. Conveniently located 

just minutes from Northway Exit 26, Minerva offers year round amenities 

and adventures including Minerva Lake, Donnelly Beach, the Minerva 

Campgrounds, boating, fishing, hiking, ice fishing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, 

cross country skiing, biking, birding, hunting and so much more! 

We offer scenic views, comfortable isolated sites, tennis, basketball, bocce 

and pickleball courts, horseshoe pits, concession stand, restroom and bathhouse 

facilities, and best of all, Donnelly Beach. 

Stay at the Minerva Campgrounds Spring to Fall (518-251-2869), find 

a room at one of our local Cottages or B&Bs, or start looking for your next 

home. Come for a day, a week or come to stay. You’ll find the essence of the 

Adirondacks in Minerva, NY. Minerva is located within a 90 minute drive 

of Albany, 2 hours of Burlington, VT, and 40 minutes north of Glens Falls. 



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Groceries • Diesel • Gas • Soda 

Green Mountain Coffee • Cold Beer 

Cigarettes • Newspapers • Souvenirs 

Camping & Fishing Supplies • Worms 

Locally Made Jellies & Maple Products 

We Cater 

every type of event 

Open daily 7am-8pm • (518) 251-4017 

1396 County Rt 29 • Olmstedville, NY 

Across the Street from Courtney Park 

Scratch made pies, cakes and tarts 

using fresh ingredients. 

Cinnamon Rolls • Donuts • Breads 

Ask about our famous 

Orange Torte & Turtle Cheesecake 

Enjoy Breakfast and Lunch at the 

Sandwich Shop with homemade 

cole slaw, salads, deli 

sandwiches & more. 

1385 County Rt 29, Olmstedville, NY 

Call (518) 251-2289 for seasonal hours 

Serving the Adirondacks Since 1894 

New - Pizza, Ice Cream, Deli Cold Cuts, 

Sandwiches, Baked Beans, Pasta Salads, 

Potato Salads & Greek Salads by the Pound. 

Fishing / Camping Equipment & Supplies 

Propane • Groceries • Gas • Beer • Souvenirs 

Local Made Crafts • Jelly • Maple Products 

@ Mammy and Pops 


Mon-Sat. 7am-8pm 

Sunday 10am-8pm 

518-251-3355 • 1688 NYS Rt. 28N, Minerva 

Last Stop For Campers & Fishermen Till Long Lake 

Minerva’s Blue Ledges Trail 

The 2.5 mile trail to the Blue Ledges ends up at a beautiful 

spot in the Hudson River Gorge opposite tall granite cliffs known 

as the Blue Ledges. These spectacular cliffs rise over 300 feet 

and are framed by Hemlock trees growing out of the blueish rock 

formation. The Hudson makes a right angle bend at this location 

and is filled with big boulders. Depending on water levels, the 

boulders may be well above water or submerged and creating a 

huge whitewater display. When the Hudson water level is lower 

there is also a section of sandy bank shore for those who like to 

wade but be careful—the current is swift in this area not matter 

what the water level. 

You can find the Blue Ledges trailhead along the North Woods 

Club Road (left turn/west off of NY 28N about 1.7 miles north of 

the Minerva Post Office) just before you reach Huntley Pond. The 

road is paved part way then becomes a well-maintained gravel 

road. It dips down to cross the Boreas River which is an interesting 

place to stop and have lunch or explore on your way to the 

Blue Ledges trailhead. Blue Ledges trailhead parking is located 

about 7 miles down North Woods Club Road. 

The start of the Blue Ledges trail passes around the east end of 

Huntley Pond on a well-used trail marked with blue DEC markers. 

Initially the trail offers some tough footing with lots of exposed 

roots. After you reach the pond, the trail gets smoother as 

you climb into a classic ADK forest with a pleasant rolling trail. 

About a mile before you reach the Hudson, you will start hearing 

the sound of the water rushing thru the Hudson River Gorge. 


Stony Pond 

The Stony Pond Trail is a four mile round trip ADK hike featuring 

an easy to moderate walk through a fairly level section of 

Vanderwacker Wild Forest, past beaver dams and beautiful rock 

formations. The pond is framed by classic ADK scenery and is 

accessible in all four seasons. There is a lean-to with fire pit and 

picnic table just off the pond, making the perfect place for lunch 

or a break. Make sure to read the walls of the lean to where hikers 

and campers have signed their names and hometown. 

Fir, spruce, hemlock, birch, maple, beech, hobble-bush and 

wetland plants along the Stony Pond trail make it a good choice 

for birding and nature watching. When you reach the pond, you 

may see loons nesting there in summer and year round you may 

catch a glimpse of a bald eagle soaring overhead. 

Though the pond looks inviting for swimming and is easy to 

access via large flat rocks, watch out for leeches which are numerous. 

A couple canoes and a row boat have been left at the pond, 

but you must bring in your own paddle or oars. Be careful when 

lifting up the boats since snakes tend to use them for shelter. 

The Owl at 

Open Memorial Day – 

Columbus Day 

Dinner Nightly from 5pm 

Dine in Our Lovely Screened 

Porch 

Warm Brie-Cherry Compote, 

Roasted Garlic, Crostini 

Prince Edward Island Mussels- 

Steamed in Saffron Coconut 

Broth 

Chilled Shrimp-Citrus 

Remoulade, Micro Greens 

Endive Salad-Arugula, 

Belgium Endive, Gorgonzola, 

Walnuts, Pears, White Balsamic 

Vinaigrette 

Twilight 

Appetizers ($9-$13) 

Salads ($8) 

Fresh Seafood and 

Specials Nightly 

Housemade Desserts and Ice 

Cream 

Seared Sea Scallops-Sundried 

Tomato Dill Beurre Blanc 

Oven Roasted Wild 

Mushrooms-Local Goat Cheese, 

Basil Chili Oil, Micro Greens 

Grilled Calamari-Arugula, 

Roasted Garlic Aoli 

Shaved Brussel and Kale 

Salad-Cherry Tomato, Onion, 

Toasted Almond, Prosecco 

Vinaigrette, Pecorino 

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In Between ($13) 

Boca Chica Tacos-Daily Fish, 

Pico, Key West Slaw, Cumin 

Crema, Cilantro Lime Rice 

Barn Owl Burger-Black Angus 

Beef, Local Herbed Goat Cheese, 

Tomato, Caramelized Onions, 

Arugula on Brioche w/ Pecorino 

Romano Duck Fat Fries 

In the winter, the Stony Pond Trail is a snowmobile route— 

that’s why the bridges along this trail are so beefy! Snowmobiles 

create a path for cross-country skiers and snowshoers that frequent 

the trail in winter. 

In the spring or during rainy weather, the Stony Pond Trail 

tends to be muddy where small streams cross the trail. 

In the future, the Stony Pond Trail will be used as a “connector” 

for the future North Country Trail—a 5,200 mile trail which 

will run from VT to North Dakota. The NCT plans to use the 

northern branch of the Stony Pond Trail toward Hewitt Pond then 

into the Hoffman Notch Wilderness. 

Stony Pond is located in Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest 

and the trailhead is located on NY 28N, north of Minerva. 

There is a DEC sign and parking for five or six cars along the side 

of the road. The GPS coordinates are N43 49.967 W74 00.971. 

Across the road from the Stony Pond trailhead is a trail marker 

for Rankin Pond Trail which is a quick half mile hike to a small 

pond with floating bogs and interesting wetlands. Many paddlers 

with lightweight canoes access Rankin Pond to fish and enjoy the 

unique wetland plants the pond supports. 


Seafood Stew-Shrimp, 

Scallops, Mussels in a Spicy 

Coconut Milk Broth w/ Sweet 

Corn, Plantains, Our Garden 

Greens, Cilantro Lime Rice 

Fresh Fish of The Day 

New York Strip-Rosemary, 

Gorganzola, Demi Glaze, 

Whipped Potatoes, Daily 

Vegetables 

Entrees ($19-$28) 

Eastern Shore Crab Cakes- 

Cilantro Lime Rice, Daily 

Vegetables, Citrus Remoulade 

The Owl’s Cousin-Pan Seared 

Duck, Chambord Cherry Sauce, 

Roasted Potatoes 

Grilled Chicken Fettucini- 

Cherry Tomatoes, Asparagus, 

Light Chardonnay Cream 

Sauce 

Menu Subject to Change Periodically Depending on Local Farmers and Fisherman 

Awards: Top 5 Romantic Restaurants in The Adirondacks 

Open Table: Top Neighborhood Gem (Upstate NY) 

Trip Advisor: Top 10 Destination Restaurants in Upstate NY 

Mark Christian Nazigian, Proprietor • Daniel Finnegan, Chef 

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1322 County Rte 29, Olmstedville • 518-251-4696 

Just minutes off Exit 26, Pottersville – Northway Rt. 87 


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